- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Harris, MI
Bark Riverharris Jrsr High School
Federal NCES profile for Bark Riverharris Jrsr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260402004088
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bark Riverharris Jrsr High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Michigan schools.
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 38.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 311
- students enrolled
Bark Riverharris Jrsr High School has class sizes larger than 75% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Bark River-Harris School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260402004088 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Bark Riverharris Jrsr High School held near 341 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.3 → 18.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 260402004088 · Harris, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
311 enr · 19.4:1 · 38.8% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Bark Riverharris Elementary School (410 students)
Bark Riverharris Jrsr High School held near 341 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.3 → 18.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How Bark Riverharris Jrsr High School compares
Bark Riverharris Jrsr High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.4:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.8% | ▼ 29% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 311 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
311
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in Michigan - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.6%
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
$13,025
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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 311 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.3%
Two or More 7.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 82.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.2, Bark Riverharris Jrsr High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Bark River-Harris School District reports $13,025 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bark Riverharris Jrsr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bark Riverharris Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bark Riverharris Jrsr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~311 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bark Riverharris Jrsr High School
How many students attend Bark Riverharris Jrsr High School?
Bark Riverharris Jrsr High School has 311 students enrolled. It is a public school in Harris, MI. CCD year-over-year: 338 (2022-23) → 341 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bark Riverharris Jrsr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bark Riverharris Jrsr High School is 19.4:1, which is 11% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bark Riverharris Jrsr High School?
38.8% of students at Bark Riverharris Jrsr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bark Riverharris Jrsr High School?
The largest demographic group at Bark Riverharris Jrsr High School is White at 82.3% of enrollment, in Harris, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bark Riverharris Jrsr High School?
Bark Riverharris Jrsr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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).
What other schools are in Bark River-Harris School District?
Besides Bark Riverharris Jrsr High School, Bark River-Harris School District also operates Bark Riverharris Elementary School (410 students). See the Bark River-Harris School District district page for the complete list.