Enrollment
538
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Birch Run, MI
Birch Run High School
Federal NCES profile for Birch Run High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260582004210
👥 S:T ratio 17
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Birch Run High School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Michigan schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Birch Run · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.7:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 45.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Birch Run High School has class sizes larger than 84% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Birch Run High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Birch Run, MI.
School address
District: Birch Run Area Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260582004210 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Birch Run High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Birch Run High School
Birch Run High School is a mid-sized high school in Birch Run, Michigan, enrolling 538 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 538 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 647 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #596, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Birch Run Area Schools also operates North Elementary School (682 students) and Marshall Greene Middle School (548 students) alongside Birch Run 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 Birch Run High School compares
Birch Run 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 | 20.7:1 | ▲ 18% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.4% | ▼ 16% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 538 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
538
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 84% in Michigan - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
53.5%
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
$11,743
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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 86.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 86.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.8, Birch Run High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Birch Run Area Schools, which includes Birch Run High School.
$11,743
Per student
-13%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.6%
State 67.2%
Federal 13.2%
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 Birch Run High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marshall Greene Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Birch Run Progressive High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Birch Run High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 38
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~538 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Birch Run High School
How many students attend Birch Run High School?
Birch Run High School has 538 students enrolled. It is a high school in Birch Run, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Birch Run High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Birch Run High School is 20.7:1, which is 18% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Birch Run High School?
45.4% of students at Birch Run High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Birch Run High School?
The largest demographic group at Birch Run High School is White at 86.8% of enrollment, in Birch Run, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Birch Run High School?
Birch Run High School has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Birch Run High School rank among public schools in Birch Run?
By Resource Investment Index, Birch Run High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Birch Run, 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 Birch Run on the city page.
Is Birch Run High School a good school?
Birch Run High School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of 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 Birch Run Area Schools?
Besides Birch Run High School, Birch Run Area Schools also operates North Elementary School (682 students), Marshall Greene Middle School (548 students), and Birch Run Progressive High School (38 students). See the Birch Run Area Schools district page for the complete list.
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