Enrollment
533
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Armada, MI
Armada High School
Federal NCES profile for Armada High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260324004042
👥 S:T ratio 31
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Armada High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Armada · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 20.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Armada High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Armada High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Armada, MI.
School address
District: Armada Area Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260324004042 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Armada High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Armada High School
Armada High School is a mid-sized high school in Armada, Michigan, enrolling 533 students.
At 17.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 20.7% free-meal eligibility runs 62% below the Michigan average.
Enrollment of 533 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 492 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #223.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 10/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 267 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Armada's high schools, it stands alongside Armada Continuing Education Center (13 students): Armada High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.2:1 vs 13:1).
Armada Area Schools also operates Orville C Krause Elementary School (778 students) and Armada Middle School (383 students) alongside Armada 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 Armada High School compares
Armada 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 | 17.2:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.7% | ▼ 62% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 533 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
533
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 55% in Michigan - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.6%
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
$12,931
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 267 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 95.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Two or More 1.1%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 95.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.5, Armada High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Armada Area Schools, which includes Armada High School.
$12,931
Per student
-4%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.3%
State 55.6%
Federal 5.2%
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 Armada High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orville C Krause Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Armada Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Armada Continuing Education Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Armada High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 13
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in Armada
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~533 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Armada High School
How many students attend Armada High School?
Armada High School has 533 students enrolled. It is a high school in Armada, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Armada High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Armada High School is 17.2:1, which is 2% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 10% higher 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 Armada High School?
20.7% of students at Armada High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Armada High School?
The largest demographic group at Armada High School is White at 95.1% of enrollment, in Armada, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Armada High School?
Armada High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Armada High School rank among public schools in Armada?
By Resource Investment Index, Armada High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Armada, 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 Armada on the city page.
Is Armada High School a good school?
Armada High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 Armada Area Schools?
Besides Armada High School, Armada Area Schools also operates Orville C Krause Elementary School (778 students), Armada Middle School (383 students), and Armada Continuing Education Center (13 students). See the Armada Area Schools district page for the complete list.
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