- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Niles, MI
Brandywine Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Brandywine Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260660004262
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brandywine Senior High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Niles · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.3:1
- students per teacher
- 47.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Brandywine Senior High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brandywine Senior High School ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Niles, MI.
School address
District: Brandywine Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260660004262 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Brandywine Senior High School held near 378 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.5 → 22.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 260660004262 · Niles, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
366 enr · 18.3:1 · 47.4% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Brandywine Elementary School (379 students)
Brandywine Senior High School held near 378 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.5 → 22.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Brandywine Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brandywine Ele
Brandywine Elementary School
379 students
- This school
Brandywine Senior High School
366 students
- Merritt Elemen
Merritt Elementary School
304 students
- Brandywine Mid
Brandywine Middle School
183 students
- Brandywine Inn 69
Brandywine Innovation Academy
69 students
What this shows Brandywine Senior High School reports 366 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brandywine Senior High School compares
Brandywine Senior 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.4% | ▼ 13% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 366 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
366
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Michigan - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.4%
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
$13,432
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
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 275 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.1%
Two or More 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
African American 3.0%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 81.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.2, Brandywine Senior High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Brandywine Community Schools reports $13,432 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brandywine Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandywine Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Merritt Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brandywine Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brandywine Innovation Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brandywine Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 183
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 69
- Students per teacher
- 69:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~366 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brandywine Senior High School
How many students attend Brandywine Senior High School?
Brandywine Senior High School has 366 students enrolled. It is a high school in Niles, MI. CCD year-over-year: 363 (2022-23) → 378 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brandywine Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brandywine Senior High School is 18.3:1, which is 5% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brandywine Senior High School?
47.4% of students at Brandywine Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brandywine Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Brandywine Senior High School is White at 81.1% of enrollment, in Niles, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brandywine Senior High School?
Brandywine Senior 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 Brandywine Senior High School rank among high schools in Niles?
By Resource Investment Index, Brandywine Senior High School ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Niles, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Niles on the city page.
What other schools are in Brandywine Community Schools?
Besides Brandywine Senior High School, Brandywine Community Schools also operates Brandywine Elementary School (379 students), Merritt Elementary School (304 students), and Brandywine Middle School (183 students). See the Brandywine Community Schools district page for the complete list.