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Sterling Heights Senior HS

12901 15 MILE RD, STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48312 · (586) 698-4249 · Macomb County
GRADES 09–12HIGH21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL1,262 STUDENTS
Enrollment
1,262
High
DISTRICT 988 · STATE 460
Student : Teacher
18.8:1
67 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.9:1 · STATE 21.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
75%
943 students
DISTRICT 69% · STATE 55%
Community
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
302
Grade 10
337
Grade 11
322
Grade 12
301
Student demographics
White
86168%
DISTRICT 53% · STATE 63%
Hispanic
232%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 9%
Black
17013%
DISTRICT 17% · STATE 18%
Asian
15212%
DISTRICT 22% · STATE 4%
Two+
534%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 5%
Native American
20%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 1%
Pacific Islander
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
61649%
Female
64651%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
1,262
-218 (-15%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
18.8:1
was 22.0:1
% White
68%
was 76%
% Hispanic
2%
was 2%
% Black
13%
was 11%
% Asian
12%
was 9%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Sterling Heights Senior HS

Sterling Heights Senior HS, a well-populated 9-12 campus in STERLING HEIGHTS, Michigan, part of Warren Consolidated Schools, hosts 1,262 students, covering grades 9 through 12. By comparison, Michigan's public schools average about 460 students each, so Sterling Heights Senior HS sits 174% larger than that benchmark.

Sterling Heights Senior HS is one of 21 schools operated by Warren Consolidated Schools, a district that instructs 12,338 students overall.

Demographically, Sterling Heights Senior HS lists that White students make up the majority at 68%; the rest consists of 13% Black, 12% Asian, 4% multiracial.

In terms of school funding signals, The school lists 67 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 18.8:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 21.6:1, putting Sterling Heights Senior HS tighter than the state norm the norm. Roughly 75% of students at Sterling Heights Senior HS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal. Set against Macomb County (around 52%), the school's rate is somewhat above typical.

Around the school, census data for Macomb County shows median household income runs about $77,837, 28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 8%. Sterling Heights Senior HS is one of 236 public schools in Macomb County (combined enrollment of about 115,743 students).

The closest other public school is Bozymowski Center, roughly 0.4 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The school occupies a residential site.

Looking at the recent track record. Sterling Heights Senior HS's enrollment has fell 15% since 2018, when it stood at 1,480 (now 1,262). White enrollment moved from 76% to 68% across the same window. Class-load math has pulled in: from 22.0:1 in 2018 to 18.8:1 in 2025.

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Macomb County at a glance

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Population
879,853
Census ACS
Median income
$77,837
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
28%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
236
115,743 students

Quick facts

School name
Sterling Heights Senior HS
District
Warren Consolidated Schools
Address
12901 15 MILE RD, STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48312
Phone
(586) 698-4249
County
Macomb County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
1,262
Teachers (FTE)
67
Student–teacher ratio
18.8:1
Free/Reduced lunch
943 (75%)
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
263519007112
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Warren Consolidated Schools
Other schools in STERLING HEIGHTS
Nearby schools

Frequently asked questions

About Sterling Heights Senior HS
How many students attend Sterling Heights Senior HS?
Sterling Heights Senior HS enrolls approximately 1,262 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Sterling Heights Senior HS serve?
Sterling Heights Senior HS serves grades 09-12.
How many teachers does Sterling Heights Senior HS have?
Sterling Heights Senior HS employs 67 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.8:1.
How diverse is Sterling Heights Senior HS?
Sterling Heights Senior HS reports a student body of 68% White, 2% Hispanic, 13% Black, 12% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Is Sterling Heights Senior HS public or private?
Sterling Heights Senior HS is a public K-12 school, overseen by Warren Consolidated Schools.
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