- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Battle Creek, MI
Battle Creek Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Battle Creek Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260000503830
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 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
Battle Creek Central High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #3 of 5
- high schools in Battle Creek · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 69.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Battle Creek Central High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Battle Creek Central High School ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Battle Creek, MI.
School address
District: Battle Creek Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260000503830 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-72 students YoY
Battle Creek Central High School shrank from 1,108 students in 2022-23 to 1,036 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 60.1 → 54.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-72 students YoY 260000503830 · Battle Creek, MI High · MID · TRAD
978 enr · 16.3:1 · 69.0% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Springfield Middle School (472 students)
Battle Creek Central High School shrank from 1,108 students in 2022-23 to 1,036 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE lost 60.1 → 54.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Battle Creek Central High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Battle Creek Central High School
978 students
- Springfield Mi
Springfield Middle School
472 students
- Valley View El
Valley View Elementary School
434 students
- Ann J Kellogg 348
Ann J Kellogg School
348 students
- Fremont Intern 345
Fremont International Academy
345 students
- Post Franklin 219
Post Franklin School
219 students
What this shows Battle Creek Central High School reports 978 students on the CCD universe file.
How Battle Creek Central High School compares
Battle Creek Central 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 | 16.3:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.0% | ▲ 27% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 978 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
978
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 45% in Michigan - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
77.4%
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
$18,138
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 326 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.
Student demographics
African American 41.8%
White 27.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%
Two or More 13.8%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 41.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.0, Battle Creek Central High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
District finance for Battle Creek Public Schools reports $18,138 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Battle Creek Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valley View Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ann J Kellogg School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fremont International Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Post Franklin School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Battle Creek Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 219
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar high schools in Battle Creek
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~978 students)
Frequently asked questions about Battle Creek Central High School
How many students attend Battle Creek Central High School?
Battle Creek Central High School has 978 students enrolled. It is a high school in Battle Creek, MI. CCD year-over-year: 1,108 (2022-23) → 1,036 (2023-24), down 72.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Battle Creek Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Battle Creek Central High School is 16.3:1, which is 7% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 4% higher 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 Battle Creek Central High School?
69.0% of students at Battle Creek Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Battle Creek Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Battle Creek Central High School is African American at 41.8% of enrollment, in Battle Creek, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Battle Creek Central High School?
Battle Creek Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Battle Creek Central High School rank among high schools in Battle Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, Battle Creek Central High School ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Battle Creek, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Battle Creek on the city page.
What other schools are in Battle Creek Public Schools?
Besides Battle Creek Central High School, Battle Creek Public Schools also operates Springfield Middle School (472 students), Valley View Elementary School (434 students), and Ann J Kellogg School (348 students). See the Battle Creek Public Schools district page for the complete list.