- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260324004042
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 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 33/100 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
- 33
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-51 students YoY
Armada High School shrank from 585 students in 2022-23 to 534 in 2023-24 (-8.7%).
Teacher FTE added 31.5 → 33.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-51 students YoY 260324004042 · Armada, MI High · MID · TRAD
533 enr · 17.2:1 · 20.7% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Orville C Krause Elementary School (778 students)
Armada High School shrank from 585 students in 2022-23 to 534 in 2023-24 (-8.7%). Teacher FTE added 31.5 → 33.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Armada High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Orville C Krau
Orville C Krause Elementary School
778 students
- This school
Armada High School
533 students
- Armada Middle
Armada Middle School
383 students
- Armada Continu 13
Armada Continuing Education Center
13 students
What this shows Armada High School reports 533 students on the CCD universe file.
How Armada High School compares
Armada High School is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,754
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 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.
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
District finance for Armada Area Schools reports $14,754 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~533 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 585 (2022-23) → 534 (2023-24), down 51.
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 33/100 (typical 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 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.
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.