For Sterling Heights parents, one of the main steps to planning a child’s education is knowing which school they will attend.
The city of Sterling Heights is a northern suburb of Detroit served by two school districts. Utica Community Schools serves the northern part of the city, while Warren Consolidated Schools serves students in the southern half.
The city is served by two different school districts, so finding which school your child attends can be tricky. With this guide, we’ll help make the process of finding your neighborhood school easier with quick steps to identify the designated school for your student.
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What to know about Sterling Heights schools
The city of Sterling Heights is served by two school districts: Utica Community Schools and Warren Consolidated Schools. There are also private school options in the city.
Utica Community Schools
Utica Community Schools is a preK-12 school system in the northern suburbs of Detroit. The district serves roughly 25,329 students across 38 schools
- Key features: Utica Community Schools’ is known for its academic rigor and student achievement–students consistently score above state averages. District schools offer many different after school activities and specialty programs as well.
- Contact information: Visit UticaK12.org or call 586-797-1000.
Warren Consolidated Schools
Warren Consolidated Schools serves 12,564 students across 25 schools.
- Key features: Warren Consolidated Schools feature educational opportunities like a school of performing arts, an advanced math and science center and a career preparation center. The district has 13 blue ribbon schools.
- Contact information: To contact Warren Consolidated Schools, visit wcs.k12.mi.us or call 888-492-7543.
How to check your neighborhood school zone in Sterling Heights
To get started, here are two simple ways to identify which school your address is assigned to.
Use online tools
Most school districts offer a clear school district boundary map to find the neighborhood school in their area. Use Utica Community Schools district boundary map and Warren Consolidated Schools’ address checker to find your neighborhood school.
Contact your district
Unsure about your address or a boundary line? You can call the district office on their main phone line for assistance.
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