- Enrollment
- 239
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Benzonia, MI
Benzie Central Sr High School
Federal NCES profile for Benzie Central Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260495004182
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Benzie Central Sr High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Benzonia · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 54.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Benzie Central Sr High School has class sizes larger than 76% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Benzie Central Sr High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Benzonia, MI.
School address
District: Benzie County Central Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260495004182 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Benzie Central Sr High School shrank from 348 students in 2022-23 to 322 in 2023-24 (-7.5%).
Teacher FTE held 15.7 → 15.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 260495004182 · Benzonia, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
292 enr · 19.5:1 · 54.0% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Benzie Central Middle School (239 students)
Benzie Central Sr High School shrank from 348 students in 2022-23 to 322 in 2023-24 (-7.5%). Teacher FTE held 15.7 → 15.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Benzie Central Sr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Benzie Central Sr High School
292 students
- Benzie Central
Benzie Central Middle School
239 students
- Crystal Lake E
Crystal Lake Elementary School
209 students
- Lake Ann Eleme
Lake Ann Elementary School
180 students
- Betsie Valley
Betsie Valley School
131 students
- Benzie Academy 85
Benzie Academy
85 students
What this shows Benzie Central Sr High School reports 292 students on the CCD universe file.
How Benzie Central Sr High School compares
Benzie Central Sr 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 | 19.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.0% | ▼ 1% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 292 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
292
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Michigan - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
53.8%
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
$14,875
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 146 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
African American 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 87.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.6, Benzie Central Sr High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
District finance for Benzie County Central Schools reports $14,875 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Benzie Central Sr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benzie Central Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crystal Lake Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake Ann Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Betsie Valley School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Benzie Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Benzie Central Sr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 209
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 180
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 131
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 85
- Students per teacher
- 85:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~292 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Benzie Central Sr High School
How many students attend Benzie Central Sr High School?
Benzie Central Sr High School has 292 students enrolled. It is a high school in Benzonia, MI. CCD year-over-year: 348 (2022-23) → 322 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benzie Central Sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Benzie Central Sr High School is 19.5:1, 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 Benzie Central Sr High School?
54.0% of students at Benzie Central Sr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Benzie Central Sr High School?
The largest demographic group at Benzie Central Sr High School is White at 87.7% of enrollment, in Benzonia, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benzie Central Sr High School?
Benzie Central Sr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Benzie Central Sr High School rank among public schools in Benzonia?
By Resource Investment Index, Benzie Central Sr High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Benzonia, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Benzie County Central Schools?
Besides Benzie Central Sr High School, Benzie County Central Schools also operates Benzie Central Middle School (239 students), Crystal Lake Elementary School (209 students), and Lake Ann Elementary School (180 students). See the Benzie County Central Schools district page for the complete list.