- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ortonville, MI
Brandon High School
Federal NCES profile for Brandon High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260657004257
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brandon High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Ortonville · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 33.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Brandon High School has class sizes larger than 73% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brandon High School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Ortonville, MI.
School address
NCES ID 260657004257 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Brandon High School shrank from 733 students in 2022-23 to 695 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.2 → 32.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 260657004257 · Ortonville, MI Other · MID · TRAD
648 enr · 19.1:1 · 33.0% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Harveyswanson Elementary School (548 students)
Brandon High School shrank from 733 students in 2022-23 to 695 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 34.2 → 32.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Brandon High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Brandon High School
648 students
- Harveyswanson
Harveyswanson Elementary School
548 students
- Brandon Middle
Brandon Middle School
436 students
- Oakwood Elemen
Oakwood Elementary School
371 students
- Brandon Adult 1
Brandon Adult Transition Program
1 students
What this shows Brandon High School reports 648 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brandon High School compares
Brandon 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 9% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.0% | ▼ 39% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 648 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
648
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Michigan - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
54.9%
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
$14,698
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 259 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 106 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 84.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
African American 2.8%
Asian 2.5%
Two or More 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 84.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.2, Brandon High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 28
District finance for Brandon School District in the Counties of Oakland and Lapee reports $14,698 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brandon High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harveyswanson Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brandon Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oakwood Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brandon Adult Transition Program | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brandon High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1
- Students per teacher
- 1:1
- Resource Index
- 75/100
Nationwide other 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 (~648 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brandon High School
How many students attend Brandon High School?
Brandon High School has 648 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ortonville, MI. CCD year-over-year: 733 (2022-23) → 695 (2023-24), down 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brandon High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brandon High School is 19.1:1, which is 9% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brandon High School?
33.0% of students at Brandon High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brandon High School?
The largest demographic group at Brandon High School is White at 84.9% of enrollment, in Ortonville, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brandon High School?
Brandon High School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Brandon High School rank among schools in Ortonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Brandon High School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Ortonville, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Ortonville on the city page.
What other schools are in Brandon School District in the Counties of Oakland and Lapee?
Besides Brandon High School, Brandon School District in the Counties of Oakland and Lapee also operates Harveyswanson Elementary School (548 students), Brandon Middle School (436 students), and Oakwood Elementary School (371 students). See the Brandon School District in the Counties of Oakland and Lapee district page for the complete list.