Enrollment
648
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Brandon High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Brandon High School
Brandon High School is a large combined-grade school in Ortonville, Michigan, enrolling 648 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 648 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 539 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #337.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 259 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 54.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 137 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 648 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Brandon School District in the Counties of Oakland and Lapee also operates Harveyswanson Elementary School (548 students) and Brandon Middle School (436 students) alongside Brandon 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 Brandon High School compares
Brandon 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,658
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
Counselors2.5 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.
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 84.9%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brandon School District in the Counties of Oakland and Lapee, which includes Brandon High School.
$12,658
Per student
-6%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.6%
State 50.8%
Federal 9.7%
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 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
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- 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
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 (~648 students)
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Brandon High School a good school?
Brandon High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% 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 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.
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