- Enrollment
- 2,526
- Students per teacher
- -
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 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260543001563
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 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 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- 28
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Berrien Springs Discovery Academy grew from 85 students in 2022-23 to 92 in 2023-24 (+8.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 4.3 → 1.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+7 students YoY 260543001563 · Berrien Sprgs, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
74 enr · 18.5:1 · 69.4% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Link Learning Virtual Program (2,526 students)
Berrien Springs Discovery Academy grew from 85 students in 2022-23 to 92 in 2023-24 (+8.2%). Teacher FTE lost 4.3 → 1.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Berrien Springs Discovery Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Link Learning
Link Learning Virtual Program
2,526 students
- Berrien Spring 554
Berrien Springs High School
554 students
- Berrien Spring 424
Berrien Springs Middle School
424 students
- Sylvester Elem 394
Sylvester Elementary School
394 students
- West Michigan 370
West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Hs
370 students
- This school 74
Berrien Springs Discovery Academy
74 students
What this shows Berrien Springs Discovery Academy reports 74 students on the CCD universe file.
How Berrien Springs Discovery Academy compares
Berrien Springs Discovery Academy is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,519
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
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.
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
District finance for Berrien Springs Public Schools reports $14,519 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~74 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 85 (2022-23) → 92 (2023-24), up 7.
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 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
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.