- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
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 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260600004229
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 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 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Blissfield · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Blissfield High School held near 338 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.1 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 260600004229 · Blissfield, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
320 enr · 16:1 · 27.1% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Blissfield Elementary (528 students)
Blissfield High School held near 338 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.1 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Blissfield High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Blissfield Ele
Blissfield Elementary
528 students
- This school
Blissfield High School
320 students
- Blissfield Mid
Blissfield Middle School
263 students
What this shows Blissfield High School reports 320 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blissfield High School compares
Blissfield High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,979
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
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.
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
District finance for Blissfield Community Schools reports $12,979 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 263
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- 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 (~320 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 350 (2022-23) → 338 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
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 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.