Enrollment
804
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Adrian, MI
Adrian High School
Federal NCES profile for Adrian High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260195003927
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Adrian High School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #6 of 7
- schools in Adrian · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 51.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Adrian High School has class sizes larger than 81% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Adrian High School ranks #6 of 7 schools in Adrian, MI.
School address
District: Adrian Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260195003927 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Adrian High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Adrian High School
Adrian High School is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Adrian, Michigan, enrolling 804 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 51.9% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 92% of state schools at 804 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 284 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #223, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 402 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 65.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 171 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 804 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Adrian's public schools, it stands alongside Michener Elementary School (266 students): Adrian High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.1:1 vs 12.7:1).
Adrian Public Schools also operates Springbrook Middle School (612 students) and Alexander Elementary School (468 students) alongside Adrian High School.
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 Adrian High School compares
Adrian High School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.1:1 | ▲ 15% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.9% | ▼ 4% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 804 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
804
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in Michigan - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
65.5%
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
$13,950
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 402 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
105
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.3 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 58.5%
Hispanic or Latino 28.4%
Two or More 7.8%
African American 4.1%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 58.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.9, Adrian High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Adrian Public Schools, which includes Adrian High School.
$13,950
Per student
+3%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.2%
State 52.9%
Federal 20.9%
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 Adrian High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springbrook Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alexander Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Michener Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prairie Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Adrian High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 266
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 187
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools in Adrian
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~804 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Adrian High School
How many students attend Adrian High School?
Adrian High School has 804 students enrolled. It is a public school in Adrian, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Adrian High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Adrian High School is 20.1:1, which is 15% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Adrian High School?
51.9% of students at Adrian High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Adrian High School?
The largest demographic group at Adrian High School is White at 58.5% of enrollment, in Adrian, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Adrian High School?
Adrian High School has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Adrian High School rank among schools in Adrian?
By Resource Investment Index, Adrian High School ranks #6 of 7 schools in Adrian, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Adrian on the city page.
Is Adrian High School a good school?
Adrian High School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Adrian Public Schools?
Besides Adrian High School, Adrian Public Schools also operates Springbrook Middle School (612 students), Alexander Elementary School (468 students), and Lincoln Elementary School (280 students). See the Adrian Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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