- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Algonac Juniorsenior High School held near 671 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.2 → 28.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 260219003960 · Clay, MI Other · MID · TRAD
644 enr · 22.2:1 · 39.9% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Algonquin Elementary School (445 students)
Algonac Juniorsenior High School held near 671 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.2 → 28.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Algonac Juniorsenior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Algonac Juniorsenior High School
644 students
- Algonquin Elem
Algonquin Elementary School
445 students
- Millside Eleme 179
Millside Elementary School
179 students
- Algonac Altern 19
Algonac Alternative Education
19 students
What this shows Algonac Juniorsenior High School reports 644 students on the CCD universe file.
How Algonac Juniorsenior High School compares
Algonac Juniorsenior 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,834
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Algonac Community School District reports $13,834 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 179
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 19
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Nationwide other 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 (~644 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 671 (2022-23) → 671 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.