Enrollment
336
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bad Axe, MI
Bad Axe High School
Federal NCES profile for Bad Axe High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260001703918
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bad Axe High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 86% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #6 of 8
- public schools in Bad Axe · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 43.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Bad Axe High School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bad Axe High School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Bad Axe, MI.
School address
District: Bad Axe Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260001703918 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bad Axe High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bad Axe High School
Bad Axe High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Bad Axe, Michigan, enrolling 336 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.4:1, Bad Axe High School is leaner than roughly 86% of Michigan schools and 29% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 336 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 663 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #302.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 11/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 336 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Bad Axe Public Schools also operates Bad Axe Middle School (227 students) and Bad Axe Elementary School (191 students) alongside Bad Axe 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 Bad Axe High School compares
Bad Axe 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 29% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.3% | ▼ 20% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 336 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
336
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 14% in Michigan - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
44.9%
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
$12,755
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 336 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
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 94.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Asian 1.8%
African American 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: White at 94.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.9, Bad Axe High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bad Axe Public Schools, which includes Bad Axe High School.
$12,755
Per student
-6%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.4%
State 57.5%
Federal 9.1%
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 Bad Axe High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bad Axe Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bad Axe Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ascent High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bad Axe 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
- Enrollment
- 37
- Students per teacher
- 37:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
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 (~336 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Bad Axe High School
How many students attend Bad Axe High School?
Bad Axe High School has 336 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bad Axe, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bad Axe High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bad Axe High School is 12.4:1, which is 29% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 21% 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 Bad Axe High School?
43.3% of students at Bad Axe High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bad Axe High School?
The largest demographic group at Bad Axe High School is White at 94.3% of enrollment, in Bad Axe, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bad Axe High School?
Bad Axe High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bad Axe High School rank among public schools in Bad Axe?
By Resource Investment Index, Bad Axe High School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Bad Axe, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bad Axe on the city page.
Is Bad Axe High School a good school?
Bad Axe High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 86% of Michigan schools. It is also less 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 Bad Axe Public Schools?
Besides Bad Axe High School, Bad Axe Public Schools also operates Bad Axe Middle School (227 students), Bad Axe Elementary School (191 students), and Ascent High School (37 students). See the Bad Axe Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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