- Enrollment
- 1,663
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sterling Heights, MI
Adlai Stevenson High School
Federal NCES profile for Adlai Stevenson High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 263447007009
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Adlai Stevenson High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Sterling Heights · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.7:1
- students per teacher
- 49.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Adlai Stevenson High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Adlai Stevenson High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Sterling Heights, MI.
School address
District: Utica Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263447007009 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Adlai Stevenson High School held near 1,951 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 106.6 → 105.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 263447007009 · Sterling Heights, MI High · MID · TRAD
1,881 enr · 17.7:1 · 49.4% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Henry Ford Ii High School (1,663 students)
Adlai Stevenson High School held near 1,951 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 106.6 → 105.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Adlai Stevenson High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Adlai Stevenson High School
1,881 students
- Henry Ford Ii
Henry Ford Ii High School
1,663 students
- Eisenhower Hig
Eisenhower High School
1,625 students
- Utica High Sch
Utica High School
1,391 students
- Malow Junior H
Malow Junior High School
1,084 students
- Shelby Junior
Shelby Junior High School
1,073 students
What this shows Adlai Stevenson High School reports 1,881 students on the CCD universe file.
How Adlai Stevenson High School compares
Adlai Stevenson High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.4% | ▼ 9% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,881 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,881
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in Michigan - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.8%
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
$14,295
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 376 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 116 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 73.6%
Asian 9.9%
African American 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Two or More 3.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 73.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.8, Adlai Stevenson High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 34
District finance for Utica Community Schools reports $14,295 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Adlai Stevenson High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Ford Ii High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Utica High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Malow Junior High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shelby Junior High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Adlai Stevenson High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,625
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,391
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,084
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,073
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar high schools in Sterling Heights
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,881 students)
Frequently asked questions about Adlai Stevenson High School
How many students attend Adlai Stevenson High School?
Adlai Stevenson High School has 1,881 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sterling Heights, MI. CCD year-over-year: 1,977 (2022-23) → 1,951 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Adlai Stevenson High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Adlai Stevenson High School is 17.7:1, which is 1% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Adlai Stevenson High School?
49.4% of students at Adlai Stevenson High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Adlai Stevenson High School?
The largest demographic group at Adlai Stevenson High School is White at 73.6% of enrollment, in Sterling Heights, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Adlai Stevenson High School?
Adlai Stevenson High School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Adlai Stevenson High School rank among high schools in Sterling Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Adlai Stevenson High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Sterling Heights, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Sterling Heights on the city page.
What other schools are in Utica Community Schools?
Besides Adlai Stevenson High School, Utica Community Schools also operates Henry Ford Ii High School (1,663 students), Eisenhower High School (1,625 students), and Utica High School (1,391 students). See the Utica Community Schools district page for the complete list.