- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bad Axe, MI
Ascent High School
Federal NCES profile for Ascent High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260001708240
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ascent High School earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Michigan schools.
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 37:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 78.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 37
- students enrolled
Ascent High School has class sizes larger than 98% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Bad Axe Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260001708240 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Ascent High School shrank from 46 students in 2022-23 to 40 in 2023-24 (-13.0%).
Teacher FTE held 1.8 → 1.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-6 students YoY 260001708240 · Bad Axe, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
37 enr · 37:1 · 78.3% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Bad Axe High School (336 students)
Ascent High School shrank from 46 students in 2022-23 to 40 in 2023-24 (-13.0%). Teacher FTE held 1.8 → 1.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Ascent High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bad Axe High S
Bad Axe High School
336 students
- Bad Axe Middle
Bad Axe Middle School
227 students
- Bad Axe Elemen
Bad Axe Elementary School
191 students
- This school 37
Ascent High School
37 students
What this shows Ascent High School reports 37 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ascent High School compares
Ascent 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 | 37:1 | ▲ 111% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.3% | ▲ 44% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 37 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
37:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
37
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
37:1
students per teacher
- 111% above state mean
Top 98% in Michigan - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
73.0%
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
$14,614
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
African American 2.7%
Two or More 2.7%
Largest group: White at 89.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.0, Ascent High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Bad Axe Public Schools reports $14,614 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ascent High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bad Axe High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bad Axe Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bad Axe Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ascent High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 227
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 191
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~37 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ascent High School
How many students attend Ascent High School?
Ascent High School has 37 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bad Axe, MI. CCD year-over-year: 46 (2022-23) → 40 (2023-24), down 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ascent High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ascent High School is 37:1, which is 111% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 136% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ascent High School?
78.3% of students at Ascent High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ascent High School?
The largest demographic group at Ascent High School is White at 89.2% of enrollment, in Bad Axe, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ascent High School?
Ascent High School has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Bad Axe Public Schools?
Besides Ascent High School, Bad Axe Public Schools also operates Bad Axe High School (336 students), Bad Axe Middle School (227 students), and Bad Axe Elementary School (191 students). See the Bad Axe Public Schools district page for the complete list.