It is the mission of the administration, teachers, and support staff of the Escanaba Area Public Schools to provide a quality learning environment that enables all students to achieve their maximum potential while developing a positive self image.
District Overview
The Escanaba Area Public School District is an outstanding public school system serving more that 2,700 students and their families. Our academic standards are high, with state and national level awards in academics, fine & performing arts, and athletics. We are very proud of the successes of our students.
The district employs over 155 teachers, 60 teacher aides and assistants, and 10 administrators. In addition we employ approximately 160 support staff, who assist in keeping the buildings operating in an organized manner, keeping them clean, serving nutritional food, transporting students, and assisting teachers and students.
We operate on a general fund budget of $21.7 million with a local tax levy of 18 mills. Students are assigned to their school based on their area of residence, educational need, or school of choice.
Highlights
- Over $300,000 awarded annually in scholarships to seniors
- Computers in every classroom with a district-wide commitment toward advancements in technology
- Award-winning performing arts ensembles at the middle and high school levels
- Consistently above the state average in MEAP scores
- Full compliment of athletic opportunities (K-12)
Compliance Statement
The Escanaba Area Public School District Board of Education complies with the federal laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination and with all requirements and regulations of the United States Department of Education. It is the policy of Escanaba Area Public School District Board of Education that no person on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, sex, marital status or handicap shall be discriminated against, excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of or otherwise be subjected to discrimination in any program or activity for which it is responsible or for which it receives financial assistance from the United States Department of Education.
