Enrollment
644
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clay, MI
Algonac Juniorsenior High School
Federal NCES profile for Algonac Juniorsenior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260219003960
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Algonac Juniorsenior High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Clay · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.2:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 39.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Algonac Juniorsenior High School has class sizes larger than 89% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Algonac Juniorsenior High School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Clay, MI.
School address
District: Algonac Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260219003960 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Algonac Juniorsenior High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Algonac Juniorsenior High School
Algonac Juniorsenior High School is a large combined-grade school in Clay, Michigan, enrolling 644 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.2:1 is larger than about 89% of Michigan schools and 27% 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 39.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 644 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 542 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #256.
Its student body is predominantly White (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 7/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 322 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 194 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 644 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Algonac Community School District also operates Algonquin Elementary School (445 students) and Millside Elementary School (179 students) alongside Algonac Juniorsenior 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 Algonac Juniorsenior High School compares
Algonac Juniorsenior 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 | 22.2:1 | ▲ 27% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.9% | ▼ 27% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 644 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.2:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
644
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
22.2:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 89% in Michigan - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
29.7%
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
$12,230
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 322 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 147 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.1 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 96.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
Two or More 0.9%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 96.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.7, Algonac Juniorsenior High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Algonac Community School District, which includes Algonac Juniorsenior High School.
$12,230
Per student
-9%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.3%
State 42.6%
Federal 13.1%
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 Algonac Juniorsenior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Algonquin Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Millside Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Algonac Alternative Education | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Algonac Juniorsenior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 179
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 19
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~644 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Algonac Juniorsenior High School
How many students attend Algonac Juniorsenior High School?
Algonac Juniorsenior High School has 644 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clay, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Algonac Juniorsenior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Algonac Juniorsenior High School is 22.2:1, which is 27% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Algonac Juniorsenior High School?
39.9% of students at Algonac Juniorsenior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Algonac Juniorsenior High School?
The largest demographic group at Algonac Juniorsenior High School is White at 96.6% of enrollment, in Clay, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Algonac Juniorsenior High School?
Algonac Juniorsenior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Algonac Juniorsenior High School rank among schools in Clay?
By Resource Investment Index, Algonac Juniorsenior High School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Clay, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Clay on the city page.
Is Algonac Juniorsenior High School a good school?
Algonac Juniorsenior High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Michigan schools. It is also less 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 Algonac Community School District?
Besides Algonac Juniorsenior High School, Algonac Community School District also operates Algonquin Elementary School (445 students), Millside Elementary School (179 students), and Algonac Alternative Education (19 students). See the Algonac Community School District district page for the complete list.
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