- Enrollment
- 2,526
- Students per teacher
- -
High school (grades 9-12) · Berrien Springs, MI
Berrien Springs High School
Federal NCES profile for Berrien Springs High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260543004199
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Berrien Springs High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Berrien Springs · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- students per teacher
- 53.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Berrien Springs High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Berrien Springs High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Berrien Springs, MI.
School address
District: Berrien Springs Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260543004199 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Berrien Springs High School held near 551 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.9 → 32.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 260543004199 · Berrien Springs, MI High · MID · TRAD
554 enr · 18.5:1 · 53.5% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Link Learning Virtual Program (2,526 students)
Berrien Springs High School held near 551 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.9 → 32.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Berrien Springs High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Link Learning
Link Learning Virtual Program
2,526 students
- This school 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
- Mars Elementar 338
Mars Elementary School
338 students
What this shows Berrien Springs High School reports 554 students on the CCD universe file.
How Berrien Springs High School compares
Berrien Springs High School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 53.5% | ▼ 1% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 554 | top 20% | - | - |
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.
554
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.5%
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
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.
Engagement
27.1%
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
$14,519
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 185 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 39.0%
African American 27.8%
Hispanic or Latino 17.3%
Two or More 7.8%
Asian 6.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
Largest group: White at 39.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.0, Berrien Springs High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Link Learning Virtual Program | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Berrien Springs Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sylvester Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Hs | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mars Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Berrien Springs High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~554 students)
Frequently asked questions about Berrien Springs High School
How many students attend Berrien Springs High School?
Berrien Springs High School has 554 students enrolled. It is a high school in Berrien Springs, MI. CCD year-over-year: 561 (2022-23) → 551 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berrien Springs High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Berrien Springs 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 Berrien Springs High School?
53.5% of students at Berrien Springs High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Berrien Springs High School?
The largest demographic group at Berrien Springs High School is White at 39.0% of enrollment, in Berrien Springs, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Berrien Springs High School?
Berrien Springs High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Berrien Springs High School rank among public schools in Berrien Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Berrien Springs High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Berrien Springs, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Berrien Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Berrien Springs Public Schools?
Besides Berrien Springs High School, Berrien Springs Public Schools also operates Link Learning Virtual Program (2,526 students), Berrien Springs Middle School (424 students), and Sylvester Elementary School (394 students). See the Berrien Springs Public Schools district page for the complete list.