Utica Community Schools
- STERLING HEIGHTS, MI
School District
Utica Community Schools
- STERLING HEIGHTS, MI
- Rating 3.95 out of 5 266 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A minus
- Diversitygrade B minus
- Teachersgrade A
- College Prepgrade A minus
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade B minus
- Administrationgrade A minus
- Sportsgrade B+
- Foodgrade B minus
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade C
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Elementary Schools in Utica Community Schools
Middle Schools in Utica Community Schools
- grade A minus
Malow Junior High School
- Rating 3.82 out of 5 11 reviews
- grade A minus
Heritage Junior High School
- Rating 3.67 out of 5 3 reviews
- grade A minus
Shelby Junior High School
- Rating 3.83 out of 5 6 reviews
- grade B+
Bemis Junior High School
- Rating 3.33 out of 5 3 reviews
- grade B+
Eppler Junior High School
- Rating 4 out of 5 1 review
High Schools in Utica Community Schools
- grade A minus
Eisenhower High School
- Rating 3.79 out of 5 552 reviews
- grade A minus
Adlai Stevenson High School
- Rating 3.72 out of 5 480 reviews
- grade B+
Henry Ford II High School
- Rating 3.71 out of 5 278 reviews
- grade B+
Utica High School
- Rating 3.99 out of 5 315 reviews
- grade unavailable
Ucs Alternative Learning Center
Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
60%
Percent Proficient - Math
51%
Average Graduation Rate
94%
Average SAT
1200
1,602 responses
Average ACT
27
739 responses
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Students
Diversity
grade B minus
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
25,701
Free or Reduced Lunch
30.8%
Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$76,830
Teachers in First/Second Year
6%
Finances
Expenses Per Student
$11,207 / student
National
$12,239- Cost of Livinggrade B
- Good for Familiesgrade B+
- Housinggrade B
Median Household Income
$70,211
National
$69,021Median Rent
$1,117
National
$1,163Median Home Value
$213,200
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$244,900Utica Community Schools Reviews
Rating 3.95 out of 5 266 reviews
Overall, Utica Community Schools (UCS) is a fairly good district. They provide a wide selection of classes suited for a variety of interests. In addition, they have a half day programs that focus on math, science, robotics, engineering and creativity. I attend the Center for Science and Industry Program (CSI) that UCS offers, and I am beyond grateful that it exists. The CSI program has both taught and developed a multitude of useful skills that I can take with me into the workforce. Although UCS has good classes and programs, I wish they placed a higher value on the music program. Bands and music programs in the district have continually been shrinking. Furthermore, UCS removed orchestra a while back, which is a program that many other districts both have and cherish. As a musician, I understand that music is vital to many and a way to express oneself freely. The possibility of losing that program is a concern that I, as well as many others, have had with UCS.
Ever since I've started my first day at beacon tree elementary school I have always loved this district. Utica schools are always updating not only the parents but the kids. They have always cared about their students and staff. The teachers are absolutely great and as well as the curriculum. I am freshman in the Utica community schools. This district goes from kindergarten to the sixth grade is elementary school , seventh through 9th is at the junior high and tenth through twelfth is at the high school. Because I am in 9th grade I am at the junior high. This time of year is when we get to pick our classes for the following year. I couldn't believe how much classes I could pick from! Overall Utica Community Schools is such a great place to be apart of.
Utica Community Schools excels in many different areas. One of these areas is academics because of the numerous specialty programs that are offered. I attend the Utica Academy for International Studies, and it has greatly prepared me for college. As students, I take numerous college level courses and have learned so many skills that will aid during further education. One of these skills is analytical writing. We have written so many essays and lab reports taht it has almost become second nature. Something that I want to see the district improve upon is communication. The board office doesn't always communicate with the school administration and teachers, which also leaves the students clueless at times. Overall, Utica Community Schools is a great district, but just like anything, they have their strengths and weaknesses.