Sterling Schools is a large unit district of approximately 3600 students kindergarten through high school. It is configured into six buildings, with the four elementary buildings divided into two K-2 and two 3-5 attendance centers. Challand Middle School , which is centrally located in the district, encompasses a true middle school philosophy for all 6 th, 7 th, and 8 th grade students in the district. Lastly, Sterling High School is a picturesque campus that houses many successful academic, fine arts, and athletic programs.