Report to the Community

P-CCS is dedicated to academic growth and preparing students for college and careers. Our educators and programs support success at all levels:

Highly Qualified Educators

• 81% of teachers hold a Master’s Degree or higher.

• Average teaching experience: 12.39 years.

Advanced Learning Opportunities

• 4,000+ high school students in AP courses.

• 700 students in the Talented and Gifted (TAG) program.

• Hands-on learning in specialized academies: Arts, STEM, International, Business, and Early Middle College.

Academic Performance

• All grade levels performed at or above the national average in reading and math (Fall 2023 NWEA MAP).

• Nearly all student demographic groups met or exceeded the national average in academic growth.

• Students surpassed state averages in English, Math, Science, and Social Studies (Spring 2023 State Assessments).

• 200+ extracurricular activities, including 28 varsity sports teams.
• Character-based programs such as:
  • 7 Habits of Happy Kids
  • Positive Behavior Intervention & Supports (PBIS)
• Business partnerships with organizations like:
  • Bosch
  • Visteon
  • CFCU Credit Union (offering real-world learning opportunities)

P-CCS takes pride in being a district that nurtures lifelong learners and community contributors:

• 96.72% graduation rate at P-CEP, with graduates earning $20+ million in scholarships (2024).
• Superintendent Dr. Monica L. Merritt named 2023 Michigan Superintendent of the Year (MASA).
• National recognition for P-CCS schools, including:
  • AP Honor Roll
  • Newsweek’s Top 500 High Schools
  • Niche Rankings
• State and national championships in academics and extracurriculars, including:
  • Plymouth-Canton Marching Band
  • P-CEP Culinary Team
  • Robotics & Science Olympiad
• Community engagement through student-led initiatives like:
  • SJ5K charity run
  • NHS tutoring programs

P-CCS provides dynamic and engaging learning experiences, from early childhood through high school:

Early Childhood Program

• Inquiry-based learning for ages 2-4, led by certified teachers.

Elementary Education

• 1:1 technology initiative: iPads (K-2) & Chromebooks (grades 3-5).

Middle School Excellence

• TAG programs, STEM labs, high school credit courses, Virtual Academy, & competitive athletics.

Plymouth-Canton Educational Park (P-CEP)

Academies & Programs

• International Academy (Global perspective & IB diploma track)
• STEM Academy (Biomedical & Engineering tracks)
• Arts Academy (Comprehensive arts-integrated curriculum)
• Business Academy (Corporate readiness & college partnerships)
• P-CCS Virtual Academy (Flexible online learning options)
• Smaller Learning Communities (SLCs) (Personalized transition program for 9th graders)
• Early Middle College (Five-year program with up to 60 college credits)

Athletics & Activities

• 100+ student clubs & 28 athletic programs fostering leadership and teamwork.