Enrollment
45
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Ludington, MI
Academy of Science Math and Technology Early College High Sc
Federal NCES profile for Academy of Science Math and Technology Early College High Sc, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262313008413
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Academy of Science Math and Technology Early College High Sc earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Michigan schools.
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 45:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 34.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 45
- students enrolled
Academy of Science Math and Technology Early College High Sc has class sizes larger than 98% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Mason County Central Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262313008413 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
45:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+157% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Academy of Science Math and Technology Early College High Sc compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Academy of Science Math and Technology Early College High Sc
Academy of Science Math and Technology Early College High Sc is a small high school in Ludington, Michigan, enrolling 45 students.
Class loads run heavy: 45:1 is larger than about 98% of Michigan schools and 157% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.0% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 93% of Michigan schools, with 45 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 33 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #33, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 48/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 64.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Mason County Central Schools also operates Mason County Central Hs (413 students) and Mason County Central Ms (276 students) alongside Academy of Science Math and Technology Early College High Sc.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Academy of Science Math and Technology Early College High Sc compares
Academy of Science Math and Technology Early College High Sc on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 45:1 | ▲ 157% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.0% | ▼ 37% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 45 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
45:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
45
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
45:1
students per teacher
- 157% above state mean
Top 98% in Michigan - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
64.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,332
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 68.9%
Hispanic or Latino 20.0%
African American 4.4%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 2.2%
Largest group: White at 68.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.1, Academy of Science Math and Technology Early College High Sc is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mason County Central Schools, which includes Academy of Science Math and Technology Early College High Sc.
$11,332
Per student
-16%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.8%
State 60.6%
Federal 12.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Academy of Science Math and Technology Early College High Sc Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mason County Central Hs | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mason County Central Ms | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mason County Central Upper Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scottville Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Academy of Science Math and Technology Early College High Sc's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 211
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~45 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Academy of Science Math and Technology Early College High Sc
How many students attend Academy of Science Math and Technology Early College High Sc?
Academy of Science Math and Technology Early College High Sc has 45 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ludington, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy of Science Math and Technology Early College High Sc?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy of Science Math and Technology Early College High Sc is 45:1, which is 157% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 187% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Academy of Science Math and Technology Early College High Sc?
34.0% of students at Academy of Science Math and Technology Early College High Sc are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academy of Science Math and Technology Early College High Sc?
The largest demographic group at Academy of Science Math and Technology Early College High Sc is White at 68.9% of enrollment, in Ludington, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academy of Science Math and Technology Early College High Sc?
Academy of Science Math and Technology Early College High Sc has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Academy of Science Math and Technology Early College High Sc a good school?
Academy of Science Math and Technology Early College High Sc earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Mason County Central Schools?
Besides Academy of Science Math and Technology Early College High Sc, Mason County Central Schools also operates Mason County Central Hs (413 students), Mason County Central Ms (276 students), and Mason County Central Upper Elementary (258 students). See the Mason County Central Schools district page for the complete list.
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