Flex High School of Michigan

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Flint, Michigan - 2 schools

An equity score of 47/100 ranks Flex High School of Michigan #391 of 707 districts in Michigan (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $11,674 per pupil, Flex High School of Michigan ranks #612 of 821 Michigan districts by per-pupil spending (Michigan districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

246
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$11,674
Per-Pupil Spending
High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Flex High School of Michigan operates 2 public schools serving 246 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Michigan. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 high schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Genesee County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,674 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 821 Michigan districts by per-pupil spending. See how Michigan compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 3.4% local, 94.0% state, and 2.7% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 47/100, ranked #391 of 707 in Michigan against a state average of 50, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

and 4.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 57.1% African American, 29.6% White, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Flex High Burton, enrolling 236 students (60% of the district's total enrollment).

Flex High Burton accounts for 59.6% of all Flex High School of Michigan student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Flex High School of Michigan a distant remainder — means Flex High School of Michigan-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Flex High School of Michigan has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 95.7% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Eligibility here is a supermajority of the population — well past the 75% concentration-grant threshold that unlocks extra funding on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Flex High School of Michigan chronic absenteeism rate is 4.4% — well below typical (typically associated with unusually small scale or exceptionally high per-unit investment)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Values this far below typical often correlate with unusually small scale or population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se — worth checking whether the underlying denominator is itself an outlier.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

2.7%
Federal
94.0%
State
3.4%
Local

Funding Equity

47
Equity Score
391 / 707
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Flex High School of Michigan.

White 29.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
African American 57.1%
Multiracial 8.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

4.4%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Flex High School of Michigan

School Enrollment
Flex High Burton
Charter
236
Flex High North Flint
Charter
160

How Flex High School of Michigan Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Michigan districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Greater Heights Academy Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Light of the World Academy Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Gratiot-Isabella Resd Similar size No spending data More locally funded
The Greenspire School Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
New Paradigm Glazer-Loving Academy Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Flex High School of Michigan's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Flex High School of Michigan?

Flex High School of Michigan has 2 schools, including 2 high. Total enrollment is 246 students.

How much does Flex High School of Michigan spend per student?

Flex High School of Michigan spends $11,674 per student. The district has an equity score of 47/100, ranking #391 in Michigan.

What is the demographic composition of Flex High School of Michigan?

Flex High School of Michigan students are 57.1% African American, 29.6% White, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.2% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Flex High School of Michigan?

Flex High School of Michigan has an equity score of 47/100, ranking #391 out of 707 districts in Michigan.