• Utica Community Schools offers two types of choice options to district families and non-resident families interested in our exemplary schools.  

    If at any time you have a question regarding Utica Community Schools or the enrollment process, please contact ucs@uticak12.org.  

    In-District Transfers 
    Current UCS residents 

    In-district transfers are closed for the 2024-25 school year. 

    In-district transfers are for families with a current UCS student who are interested in enrolling at a different district school. 

    In-district transfers are considered based on enrollment levels at each school. You can see schools and grade levels that are currently available at this link. In addition, the secondary schools that your child would attend follow as much as possible the attendance areas for Utica Community Schools. You can view the progression at this link.

    Schools of Choice
    Students from Macomb, Oakland, St. Clair, Lapeer and Wayne Counties are all eligible to enroll in UCS through Schools of Choice. 

    Timelines for Schools of Choice Opportunies:

    • Second Semester - Schools of Choice enrollment will shortly be available for families who are interested in enrolling their students in UCS beginning the second semester.  Opportunities will be available for kindergarten through sixth graders only.  The second semester in UCS begins January 6. 
      Applications will be available December 6 through December 20 on this page. If you would like to receive one sent directly to you, please e-mail UCS@uticak12.org. 
    • New enrollment 25-26 - Applications for the next school year will be available beginning January 6. If you would like to receive one sent directly to you, please e-mail UCS@uticak12.org. 

    Once your student is enrolled through Schools of Choice, your child becomes part of our school community and there is no need to reapply.   

    Explore the Value of a UCS Education  
     
    What is the value of a UCS Education to our Community? 

    • Strong parental involvement
    • Community-wide commitment to a safe and positive learning environment
    • Nationally recognized programs and services that are unique to Utica Community Schools
    • Student achievement that outpaces county, region and national levels
    • A vision that empowers students to transform their future and the world
    • Strong property values that grow from UCS as a destination district for families
    • Close partnerships with local businesses - small, large and Fortune 500 - that support our community's economic strength 

    As Michigan’s second largest school district, Utica Community Schools offers a variety of award-winning programs as unique as the students we care for. UCS creates an educational experience tailored to each child’s individual needs. 
     
    Our student-centered approach grants us one of the top graduation rates in the nation and our students go off to become not only leaders in the workplace, but also engaged members of their communities. We support the whole child, both educationally and emotionally. Empower your child's future through a Utica Community Schools education. 
     

     The UCS advantage

    • Student achievement levels that outpace local, state and national averages
    • 1-to-1 technology for all students 
    • All kindergarten and 1st grade students receive an iPad
    • Laptops provided for all students grades 2-12
    • Programs and services that are regularly recognized for excellence at state and national levels
    • Nationally recognized Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate programs, as well as specialty programs including the Utica Center for Science and Industry, Utica Center for Mathematics, Science and Technology, the Stevenson Center for Manufacturing, Automation and Design Engineering and the Utica High School Health and Human Services Academy. 
    • Comprehensive Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs that link students directly with business partners and provide certification and/or college credit. 
    • A 93% graduation rate - more than 13 points higher than the state average