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Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) is Michigan’s largest public education system. It is governed by a locally-elected, seven-member board with Dr. Nikolai Vitti serving as superintendent. The District’s mission is to provide every student with a beneficial and rightful educational experience, preparing students to be career and college ready, and qualified to compete in the global market. We champion a whole child approach that combines superior academics with socio-emotional, extracurricular, and health services tailored to each individual student's needs. The District has 106 schools and educates 50,000 children.

Rochester Community Schools provides a world-class education to 15,000 students residing in the Greater Rochester area. With one early childhood center, 13 elementary schools, four middle schools, three high schools, and one alternative high school, our mission is to provide a quality education in a caring atmosphere so all students can attain the necessary skills and knowledge to become lifelong learners and contribute to a diverse, interdependent and changing world. To fulfill our mission and better position our students for the future, the community overwhelmingly voted to invest in our schools. By approving a $185 million bond proposal, funding is in place for improved student safety and school security and infrastructure and technology enhancements. RCS programs and services include: pre-K classes for children, ages 3-4; comprehensive K-12 curriculum; adult education; special education for ages 0-26; award-winning art and music programs; before and after-school childcare; and community enrichment programs. Rochester Community Schools is ranked as a top-three district in Oakland County based on science, social studies, math, and writing test scores. The district has a 96 percent graduation rate and 95 percent of our graduates attend post-secondary schools. The mean SAT score of RCS students is 12 percent higher than the state average and 14 percent higher than the national average. RCS employs highly skilled, caring teachers and staff, and supports a strong parent network. The district maintains a balanced budget that is sustainable, promotes growth, and supports high-quality student programs. More detailed information about curriculum and achievement is available on the district website.

The Troy School District services more than 12,000 students in Oakland Country, Michigan. The Troy School District is nationally recognized for excellence in education. Student achievement levels for Troy students are among the highest at state and national levels. The mission of the Troy School District is to ensure learning for every member of our school community.