Enrollment
74
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Berrien Sprgs, MI
Berrien Springs Discovery Academy
Federal NCES profile for Berrien Springs Discovery Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260543001563
👥 S:T ratio 26
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Berrien Springs Discovery Academy earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.5:1
- students per teacher
- 69.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 74
- students enrolled
Berrien Springs Discovery Academy has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Berrien Springs Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260543001563 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Berrien Springs Discovery Academy compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Berrien Springs Discovery Academy
Berrien Springs Discovery Academy is a higher-need, small high school in Berrien Sprgs, Michigan, enrolling 74 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 69.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 74 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 115 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #76.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and African American (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 60/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Berrien Springs Public Schools also operates Link Learning Virtual Program (2,526 students) and Berrien Springs High School (554 students) alongside Berrien Springs Discovery Academy.
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 Berrien Springs Discovery Academy compares
Berrien Springs Discovery Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 | 69.4% | ▲ 28% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 74 | top 89% | - | - |
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.
74
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
69.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
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
$13,580
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
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 56.8%
African American 24.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
Largest group: White at 56.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.3, Berrien Springs Discovery Academy is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Berrien Springs Public Schools, which includes Berrien Springs Discovery Academy.
$13,580
Per student
+1%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.6%
State 59.6%
Federal 7.8%
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 Berrien Springs Discovery Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Link Learning Virtual Program | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Berrien Springs High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Berrien Springs Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sylvester Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Berrien Springs Discovery Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,526
- Students per teacher
- -
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 61.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~74 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Berrien Springs Discovery Academy
How many students attend Berrien Springs Discovery Academy?
Berrien Springs Discovery Academy has 74 students enrolled. It is a high school in Berrien Sprgs, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berrien Springs Discovery Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Berrien Springs Discovery Academy 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 Berrien Springs Discovery Academy?
69.4% of students at Berrien Springs Discovery Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Berrien Springs Discovery Academy?
The largest demographic group at Berrien Springs Discovery Academy is White at 56.8% of enrollment, in Berrien Sprgs, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Berrien Springs Discovery Academy?
Berrien Springs Discovery Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Berrien Springs Discovery Academy a good school?
Berrien Springs Discovery Academy earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Berrien Springs Public Schools?
Besides Berrien Springs Discovery Academy, Berrien Springs Public Schools also operates Link Learning Virtual Program (2,526 students), Berrien Springs High School (554 students), and Berrien Springs Middle School (424 students). See the Berrien Springs Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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