Enrollment
320
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Blissfield, MI
Blissfield High School
Federal NCES profile for Blissfield High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260600004229
👥 S:T ratio 36
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blissfield High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Blissfield · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 27.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Blissfield High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blissfield High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Blissfield, MI.
School address
District: Blissfield Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260600004229 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Blissfield High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Blissfield High School
Blissfield High School is a mid-sized high school in Blissfield, Michigan, enrolling 320 students.
At 16:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 320 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 403 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #143.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 160 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Blissfield Community Schools also operates Blissfield Elementary (528 students) and Blissfield Middle School (263 students) alongside Blissfield 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 Blissfield High School compares
Blissfield 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 | 16:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.1% | ▼ 50% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 320 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
320
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 42% in Michigan - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
53.8%
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
$11,963
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 160 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.9 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 86.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
African American 0.9%
Two or More 0.9%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 86.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.3, Blissfield High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Blissfield Community Schools, which includes Blissfield High School.
$11,963
Per student
-11%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.3%
State 62.6%
Federal 9.1%
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 Blissfield High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blissfield Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blissfield Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blissfield High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 263
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- 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 (~320 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Blissfield High School
How many students attend Blissfield High School?
Blissfield High School has 320 students enrolled. It is a high school in Blissfield, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blissfield High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Blissfield High School is 16:1, which is 9% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Blissfield High School?
27.1% of students at Blissfield High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blissfield High School?
The largest demographic group at Blissfield High School is White at 86.9% of enrollment, in Blissfield, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blissfield High School?
Blissfield High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Blissfield High School rank among public schools in Blissfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Blissfield High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Blissfield, 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 Blissfield on the city page.
Is Blissfield High School a good school?
Blissfield High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 Blissfield Community Schools?
Besides Blissfield High School, Blissfield Community Schools also operates Blissfield Elementary (528 students) and Blissfield Middle School (263 students). See the Blissfield Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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