- Enrollment
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Burton, MI
Atherton Jr Sr High School
Federal NCES profile for Atherton Jr Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260354004051
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Atherton Jr Sr High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Burton · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 86.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Atherton Jr Sr High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Atherton Jr Sr High School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Burton, MI.
School address
District: Atherton Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260354004051 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
Atherton Jr Sr High School shrank from 370 students in 2022-23 to 322 in 2023-24 (-13.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.8 → 17.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-48 students YoY 260354004051 · Burton, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
323 enr · 15.4:1 · 86.5% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Atherton Elementary School (267 students)
Atherton Jr Sr High School shrank from 370 students in 2022-23 to 322 in 2023-24 (-13.0%). Teacher FTE lost 21.8 → 17.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Atherton Jr Sr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Atherton Jr Sr High School
323 students
- Atherton Eleme
Atherton Elementary School
267 students
- Atherton Vern 48
Atherton Vern Van Y Educational Center
48 students
What this shows Atherton Jr Sr High School reports 323 students on the CCD universe file.
How Atherton Jr Sr High School compares
Atherton Jr Sr 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 | 15.4:1 | ▼ 12% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.5% | ▲ 59% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 323 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
323
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 36% in Michigan - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
76.5%
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
$15,194
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 323 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 40.6%
African American 35.0%
Two or More 13.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 40.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.3, Atherton Jr Sr High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Atherton Community Schools reports $15,194 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Atherton Jr Sr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atherton Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Atherton Vern Van Y Educational Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Atherton Jr Sr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 48
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Nationwide other 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 (~323 students)
Frequently asked questions about Atherton Jr Sr High School
How many students attend Atherton Jr Sr High School?
Atherton Jr Sr High School has 323 students enrolled. It is a public school in Burton, MI. CCD year-over-year: 370 (2022-23) → 322 (2023-24), down 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Atherton Jr Sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Atherton Jr Sr High School is 15.4:1, which is 12% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 2% 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 Atherton Jr Sr High School?
86.5% of students at Atherton Jr Sr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Atherton Jr Sr High School?
The largest demographic group at Atherton Jr Sr High School is White at 40.6% of enrollment, in Burton, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Atherton Jr Sr High School?
Atherton Jr Sr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Atherton Jr Sr High School rank among schools in Burton?
By Resource Investment Index, Atherton Jr Sr High School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Burton, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Burton on the city page.
What other schools are in Atherton Community Schools?
Besides Atherton Jr Sr High School, Atherton Community Schools also operates Atherton Elementary School (267 students) and Atherton Vern Van Y Educational Center (48 students). See the Atherton Community Schools district page for the complete list.