Enrollment
38
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Birch Run, MI
Birch Run Progressive High School
Federal NCES profile for Birch Run Progressive High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260582007768
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Birch Run Progressive High School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Birch Run · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 72.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 38
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Birch Run Progressive High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Birch Run, MI.
School address
District: Birch Run Area Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260582007768 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
72.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+33% vs state
What stands out at Birch Run Progressive High School
Birch Run Progressive High School is a higher-need, small high school in Birch Run, Michigan, enrolling 38 students.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.4% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 94% of Michigan schools, with 38 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 80 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #50.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Birch Run Area Schools also operates North Elementary School (682 students) and Marshall Greene Middle School (548 students) alongside Birch Run Progressive 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 Progressive High School compares
Birch Run Progressive High School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.4% | ▲ 33% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 38 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
38
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
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 84.2%
African American 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Two or More 5.3%
Largest group: White at 84.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.3, Birch Run Progressive High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Birch Run Area Schools, which includes Birch Run Progressive 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 Progressive High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Marshall Greene Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Birch Run High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Birch Run Progressive 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
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
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.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Birch Run Progressive High School
How many students attend Birch Run Progressive High School?
Birch Run Progressive High School has 38 students enrolled. It is a high school in Birch Run, MI.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Birch Run Progressive High School?
72.4% of students at Birch Run Progressive 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 Progressive High School?
The largest demographic group at Birch Run Progressive High School is White at 84.2% of enrollment, in Birch Run, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Birch Run Progressive High School?
Birch Run Progressive High School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Birch Run Progressive High School rank among public schools in Birch Run?
By Resource Investment Index, Birch Run Progressive High School ranks #2 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 Progressive High School a good school?
Birch Run Progressive High School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. 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 Progressive High School, Birch Run Area Schools also operates North Elementary School (682 students), Marshall Greene Middle School (548 students), and Birch Run High School (538 students). See the Birch Run Area Schools district page for the complete list.
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