Enrollment
323
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
86.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Atherton Jr Sr High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Atherton Jr Sr High School
Atherton Jr Sr High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Burton, Michigan, enrolling 323 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 86.5% of students qualify for free meals, 59% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 323 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 410 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #144.
Its student body is led by White (41%) and African American (35%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 323 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 76.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Atherton Community Schools also operates Atherton Elementary School (267 students) and Atherton Vern Van Y Educational Center (48 students) alongside Atherton Jr Sr 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 Atherton Jr Sr High School compares
Atherton Jr Sr 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,620
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Atherton Community Schools, which includes Atherton Jr Sr High School.
$13,620
Per student
+1%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.5%
State 54.4%
Federal 17.1%
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 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
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 48
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar other 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 (~323 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Atherton Jr Sr High School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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