- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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
🌟 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Birch Run High School shrank from 573 students in 2022-23 to 531 in 2023-24 (-7.3%).
Teacher FTE held 26.8 → 26.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 260582004210 · Birch Run, MI High · MID · TRAD
538 enr · 20.7:1 · 45.4% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: North Elementary School (682 students)
Birch Run High School shrank from 573 students in 2022-23 to 531 in 2023-24 (-7.3%). Teacher FTE held 26.8 → 26.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Birch Run High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Elementa
North Elementary School
682 students
- Marshall Green
Marshall Greene Middle School
548 students
- This school
Birch Run High School
538 students
- Birch Run Prog 38
Birch Run Progressive High School
38 students
What this shows Birch Run High School reports 538 students on the CCD universe file.
How Birch Run High School compares
Birch Run High School is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,800
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Birch Run Area Schools reports $12,800 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 38
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~538 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 573 (2022-23) → 531 (2023-24), down 42.
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 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.