Enrollment
383
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Boyne City, MI
Boyne City High School
Federal NCES profile for Boyne City High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260650004252
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Boyne City High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Boyne City · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 33.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Boyne City High School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Boyne City High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Boyne City, MI.
School address
District: Boyne City Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260650004252 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Boyne City High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Boyne City High School
Boyne City High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Boyne City, Michigan, enrolling 383 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 383 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 613 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #146.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 192 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Boyne City Public Schools also operates Boyne City Elementary School (425 students) and Boyne City Middle School (378 students) alongside Boyne City 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 Boyne City High School compares
Boyne City 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.6% | ▼ 38% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
383
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 29% in Michigan - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.6%
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
$13,461
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 192 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 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 91.4%
Two or More 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 91.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.1, Boyne City High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Boyne City Public Schools, which includes Boyne City High School.
$13,461
Per student
0%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.8%
State 31.7%
Federal 7.5%
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 Boyne City High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boyne City Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boyne City Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Morganshaw School | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Boyne City High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 32
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other 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 (~383 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Boyne City High School
How many students attend Boyne City High School?
Boyne City High School has 383 students enrolled. It is a public school in Boyne City, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boyne City High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Boyne City High School is 14.7:1, which is 16% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 6% lower 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 Boyne City High School?
33.6% of students at Boyne City High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Boyne City High School?
The largest demographic group at Boyne City High School is White at 91.4% of enrollment, in Boyne City, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Boyne City High School?
Boyne City High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 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 Boyne City High School rank among public schools in Boyne City?
By Resource Investment Index, Boyne City High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Boyne City, 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 Boyne City on the city page.
Is Boyne City High School a good school?
Boyne City High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% 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 Boyne City Public Schools?
Besides Boyne City High School, Boyne City Public Schools also operates Boyne City Elementary School (425 students), Boyne City Middle School (378 students), and Morganshaw School (32 students). See the Boyne City Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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