- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Alma, MI
Alma Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Alma Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260264003980
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alma Senior High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Alma · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 51.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Alma Senior High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alma Senior High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Alma, MI.
School address
District: Alma Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260264003980 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Alma Senior High School held near 549 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.3 → 35.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 260264003980 · Alma, MI High · MID · TRAD
552 enr · 14.9:1 · 51.6% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Donald L Pavlik Middle School (457 students)
Alma Senior High School held near 549 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.3 → 35.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Alma Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Alma Senior High School
552 students
- Donald L Pavli
Donald L Pavlik Middle School
457 students
- Hillcrest Elem
Hillcrest Elementary School
400 students
- Pine Avenue El
Pine Avenue Elementary School
265 students
- Luce Road Elem 141
Luce Road Elementary School
141 students
What this shows Alma Senior High School reports 552 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alma Senior High School compares
Alma Senior 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 | 14.9:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.6% | ▼ 5% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 552 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
552
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 31% in Michigan - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
54.7%
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
$14,702
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 276 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
Two or More 1.8%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.6, Alma Senior High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
District finance for Alma Public Schools reports $14,702 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alma Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donald L Pavlik Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine Avenue Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Luce Road Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alma Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 141
- Students per teacher
- 6.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~552 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Alma Senior High School
How many students attend Alma Senior High School?
Alma Senior High School has 552 students enrolled. It is a high school in Alma, MI. CCD year-over-year: 558 (2022-23) → 549 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alma Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alma Senior High School is 14.9:1, which is 15% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alma Senior High School?
51.6% of students at Alma Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alma Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Alma Senior High School is White at 84.8% of enrollment, in Alma, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alma Senior High School?
Alma Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Alma Senior High School rank among public schools in Alma?
By Resource Investment Index, Alma Senior High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Alma, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Alma on the city page.
What other schools are in Alma Public Schools?
Besides Alma Senior High School, Alma Public Schools also operates Donald L Pavlik Middle School (457 students), Hillcrest Elementary School (400 students), and Pine Avenue Elementary School (265 students). See the Alma Public Schools district page for the complete list.