Enrollment
110
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Baldwin, MI
Baldwin Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Baldwin Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260381004068
👥 S:T ratio 63
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 78
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Baldwin Senior High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Baldwin · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.2:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 91.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Baldwin Senior High School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Baldwin Senior High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Baldwin, MI.
School address
District: Baldwin Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260381004068 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-47% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
91.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Baldwin Senior High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Baldwin Senior High School
Baldwin Senior High School is a high-poverty, small high school in Baldwin, Michigan, enrolling 110 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.2:1, Baldwin Senior High School is leaner than roughly 93% of Michigan schools and 47% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 91.6% of students qualify for free meals, 69% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 110 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 110 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #21.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and African American (16%) (diversity index 55/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 110 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 74.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Baldwin Community Schools spends $23,145 per pupil, 71% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 40 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 110 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Baldwin Community Schools also operates Baldwin Elementary School (220 students) and Baldwin Junior High School (112 students) alongside Baldwin Senior 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 Baldwin Senior High School compares
Baldwin Senior 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 | 9.2:1 | ▼ 47% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.6% | ▲ 69% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 110 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
110
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
91.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 47% below state mean
Top 7% in Michigan - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
74.5%
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
$23,145
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 110 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.4 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 63.6%
African American 15.5%
Two or More 11.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 63.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.1, Baldwin Senior High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Baldwin Community Schools, which includes Baldwin Senior High School.
$23,145
Per student
+71%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
+39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.2%
State 66.9%
Federal 15.9%
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 Baldwin Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baldwin Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baldwin Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Baldwin Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 220
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 112
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high 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 (~110 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Baldwin Senior High School
How many students attend Baldwin Senior High School?
Baldwin Senior High School has 110 students enrolled. It is a high school in Baldwin, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baldwin Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Baldwin Senior High School is 9.2:1, which is 47% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 41% 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 Baldwin Senior High School?
91.6% of students at Baldwin Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Baldwin Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Baldwin Senior High School is White at 63.6% of enrollment, in Baldwin, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Baldwin Senior High School?
Baldwin Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Baldwin Senior High School rank among public schools in Baldwin?
By Resource Investment Index, Baldwin Senior High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Baldwin, 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 Baldwin on the city page.
Is Baldwin Senior High School a good school?
Baldwin Senior High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of 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 Baldwin Community Schools?
Besides Baldwin Senior High School, Baldwin Community Schools also operates Baldwin Elementary School (220 students) and Baldwin Junior High School (112 students). See the Baldwin Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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