- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mount Morris, MI
Beecher High School
Federal NCES profile for Beecher High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260450004133
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beecher High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Mount Morris · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- students per teacher
- 90.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Beecher High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beecher High School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Mount Morris, MI.
School address
District: Beecher Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260450004133 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Beecher High School shrank from 262 students in 2022-23 to 228 in 2023-24 (-13.0%).
Teacher FTE added 10.6 → 15.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 260450004133 · Mount Morris, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
185 enr · 18.5:1 · 90.5% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Dailey Elementary School (328 students)
Beecher High School shrank from 262 students in 2022-23 to 228 in 2023-24 (-13.0%). Teacher FTE added 10.6 → 15.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Beecher High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dailey Element
Dailey Elementary School
328 students
- This school
Beecher High School
185 students
- Beecher Altern 29
Beecher Alternative Education
29 students
What this shows Beecher High School reports 185 students on the CCD universe file.
How Beecher High School compares
Beecher 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 6% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.5% | ▲ 67% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 185 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
185
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Michigan - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$19,578
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 185 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
60
in-school suspensions + 195 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 32.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 137.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 85.4%
White 8.6%
Two or More 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Largest group: African American at 85.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.1, Beecher High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Beecher Community School District reports $19,578 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Beecher High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dailey Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beecher Alternative Education | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beecher High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 29
- Students per teacher
- 29:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
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 (~185 students)
Frequently asked questions about Beecher High School
How many students attend Beecher High School?
Beecher High School has 185 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mount Morris, MI. CCD year-over-year: 262 (2022-23) → 228 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beecher High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Beecher High School is 18.5:1, which is 6% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Beecher High School?
90.5% of students at Beecher High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beecher High School?
The largest demographic group at Beecher High School is African American at 85.4% of enrollment, in Mount Morris, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beecher High School?
Beecher High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Beecher High School rank among schools in Mount Morris?
By Resource Investment Index, Beecher High School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Mount Morris, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mount Morris on the city page.
What other schools are in Beecher Community School District?
Besides Beecher High School, Beecher Community School District also operates Dailey Elementary School (328 students) and Beecher Alternative Education (29 students). See the Beecher Community School District district page for the complete list.