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Dowagiac Union Schools
The Dowagiac Union School District reflects the diverse community it serves, as pride and self-reliance have shaped its rich heritage and continues to develop its future. The district is large enough to provide numerous educational opportunities, yet small enough to offer students the individual attention they deserve.

The Board of Education and its employees believe every student can learn regardless of family background, socio-economic status, race or gender. As such, their goal is to educate students to their maximum potential, while fostering positive behavior and attitudes. As a result, Dowagiac graduates lead productive, meaningful lives.

The district also believes if Dowagiac graduates are to compete in today's workforce and global economy, they must be competent users of technology. As such, technology is part of the total school program, including curriculum, instruction, learning and management.
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Dowagiac Union Schools employs 162 full-time certified staff, 91 of whom have masters degrees. The average number of years teaching experience is 15 years. The district's 17 administrators have a combined experience of more than 300 years.

The district, which encompasses 170 square miles, has a K-12 enrollment of 2,650. It also offers adult education, pre-school classes and dual-enrollment programs that allow students to earn both high school and college credit. From 2001 to 2006, seventy-six percent of Dowagiac graduates attended college, trade school or entered the military. During that same time, they earned an average of $534,638 in college scholarships.

In 2006 Dowagiac was named an "Outperforming School District" by Standard & Poors. Dowagiac received the honor by achieving statistically higher levels of student achievement than their peers for at least two years. In 2007, a Dowagiac senior was the first-ever in the district to be named a Scholar-Athlete ~ one of only 30 in the State of Michigan.

Dowagiac youth also enjoy opportunities beyond the classroom. Fifty-nine percent of the students in grades 7-12 participate in extra-curricular activities such as band, clubs and athletics.

Each of the district's K-12 buildings have active Parent Organizations, with booster clubs at the high school level for academics, band and athletics. School Improvement Teams bring together parents and staff to collaboratively develop building goals.

In addition to the Dowagiac Union Schools, other educational opportunities are available through two private parochial schools:

  • Calvary Bible Academy
  • St. John's Lutheran School

    • For more information on Dowagiac Union Schools, which is a member business of the Greater Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce, call (269) 782-4400 or visit them on the web at DowagiacSchools.org.