Enrollment
531
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+52% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Almont High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Almont High School
Almont High School is a mid-sized high school in Almont, Michigan, enrolling 531 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.6:1 is larger than about 94% of Michigan schools and 52% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.3% free-meal eligibility runs 61% below the Michigan average.
Enrollment of 531 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 500 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #497, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 531 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Almont Community Schools also operates Almont Middle School (430 students) and Orchard Primary School (428 students) alongside Almont 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 Almont High School compares
Almont 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,611
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Almont Community Schools, which includes Almont High School.
$11,611
Per student
-14%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.9%
State 63.1%
Federal 8.0%
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 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
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar high 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 (~531 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 5 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 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. See all public schools in Almont on the city page.
Is Almont High School a good school?
Almont High School earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of 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 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.
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