- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Almont, MI
Almont High School
Federal NCES profile for Almont High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260267003982
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Almont High School earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Almont · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.6:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 21.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Almont High School has class sizes larger than 94% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Almont High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Almont, MI.
School address
District: Almont Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260267003982 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+108 students YoY
Almont High School grew from 418 students in 2022-23 to 526 in 2023-24 (+25.8%).
Teacher FTE added 20.6 → 24.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+108 students YoY 260267003982 · Almont, MI High · MID · TRAD
531 enr · 26.6:1 · 21.3% lunch · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: Almont Middle School (430 students)
Almont High School grew from 418 students in 2022-23 to 526 in 2023-24 (+25.8%). Teacher FTE added 20.6 → 24.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Almont High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Almont High School
531 students
- Almont Middle
Almont Middle School
430 students
- Orchard Primar
Orchard Primary School
428 students
What this shows Almont High School reports 531 students on the CCD universe file.
How Almont High School compares
Almont High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.6:1 | ▲ 52% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.3% | ▼ 61% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 531 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.6:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
531
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
26.6:1
students per teacher
- 52% above state mean
Top 94% in Michigan - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
31.1%
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
$13,031
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 531 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 89.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.9, Almont High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
District finance for Almont Community Schools reports $13,031 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Almont High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Almont Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Orchard Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Almont High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~531 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Almont High School
How many students attend Almont High School?
Almont High School has 531 students enrolled. It is a high school in Almont, MI. CCD year-over-year: 418 (2022-23) → 526 (2023-24), up 108.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Almont High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Almont High School is 26.6:1, which is 52% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 69% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Almont High School?
21.3% of students at Almont High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Almont High School?
The largest demographic group at Almont High School is White at 89.8% of enrollment, in Almont, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Almont High School?
Almont High School has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (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 Almont High School rank among public schools in Almont?
By Resource Investment Index, Almont High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Almont, 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 Almont Community Schools?
Besides Almont High School, Almont Community Schools also operates Almont Middle School (430 students) and Orchard Primary School (428 students). See the Almont Community Schools district page for the complete list.