Enrollment
554
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260543004199
👥 S:T ratio 26
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 32/100 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
- 32
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Berrien Springs High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Berrien Springs High School
Berrien Springs High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Berrien Springs, Michigan, enrolling 554 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 53.5% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 554 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 582 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #37, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (39%) and African American (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 185 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Berrien Springs Public Schools also operates Link Learning Virtual Program (2,526 students) and Berrien Springs Middle School (424 students) alongside Berrien Springs High School.
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 High School compares
Berrien Springs High School 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Berrien Springs Public Schools, which includes Berrien Springs High School.
$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 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
- 2,526
- Students per teacher
- -
- 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
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 (~554 students)
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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.
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 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Berrien Springs High School a good school?
Berrien Springs High School earns 32/100 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 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.
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