- Enrollment
- 60
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ashley, MI
Ashley High School
Federal NCES profile for Ashley High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260348004046
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 90
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ashley High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Ashley · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 65.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ashley High School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ashley High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Ashley, MI.
School address
District: Ashley Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260348004046 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Ashley High School shrank from 73 students in 2022-23 to 55 in 2023-24 (-24.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 4.8 → 4.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 260348004046 · Ashley, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
48 enr · 12:1 · 65.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Ashley Elementary School (60 students)
Ashley High School shrank from 73 students in 2022-23 to 55 in 2023-24 (-24.7%). Teacher FTE lost 4.8 → 4.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Ashley High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ashley Element
Ashley Elementary School
60 students
- Ashley Middle
Ashley Middle School
54 students
- This school
Ashley High School
48 students
What this shows Ashley High School reports 48 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ashley High School compares
Ashley 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 31% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.8% | ▲ 21% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 48 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
48
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 13% in Michigan - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.6%
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
$14,794
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 48 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.5%
Two or More 8.3%
African American 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Largest group: White at 87.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.7, Ashley High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Ashley Community Schools reports $14,794 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ashley High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ashley Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ashley High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 54
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~48 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ashley High School
How many students attend Ashley High School?
Ashley High School has 48 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ashley, MI. CCD year-over-year: 73 (2022-23) → 55 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ashley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ashley High School is 12:1, which is 31% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 24% lower 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 Ashley High School?
65.8% of students at Ashley High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ashley High School?
The largest demographic group at Ashley High School is White at 87.5% of enrollment, in Ashley, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ashley High School?
Ashley High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Ashley High School rank among public schools in Ashley?
By Resource Investment Index, Ashley High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Ashley, 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 Ashley Community Schools?
Besides Ashley High School, Ashley Community Schools also operates Ashley Elementary School (60 students) and Ashley Middle School (54 students). See the Ashley Community Schools district page for the complete list.