Enrollment
310
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Breckenridge, MI
Breckenridge High School
Federal NCES profile for Breckenridge High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260663004263
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Breckenridge High School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 46.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 310
- students enrolled
Breckenridge High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Breckenridge Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260663004263 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Breckenridge High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Breckenridge High School
Breckenridge High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Breckenridge, Michigan, enrolling 310 students.
At 17.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 46.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 310 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 645 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #577, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district, Breckenridge Community Schools, also runs Breckenridge Elementary School (324 students).
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 Breckenridge High School compares
Breckenridge 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 | 17.2:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.2% | ▼ 15% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 310 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
310
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 55% in Michigan - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.5%
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
$13,291
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 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 90.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Two or More 1.3%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 90.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.4, Breckenridge High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Breckenridge Community Schools, which includes Breckenridge High School.
$13,291
Per student
-2%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.5%
State 51.8%
Federal 13.7%
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 Breckenridge High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breckenridge Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Breckenridge High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~310 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Breckenridge High School
How many students attend Breckenridge High School?
Breckenridge High School has 310 students enrolled. It is a public school in Breckenridge, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Breckenridge High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Breckenridge High School is 17.2:1, which is 2% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 10% 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 Breckenridge High School?
46.2% of students at Breckenridge High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Breckenridge High School?
The largest demographic group at Breckenridge High School is White at 90.6% of enrollment, in Breckenridge, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Breckenridge High School?
Breckenridge High School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Breckenridge High School a good school?
Breckenridge High School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 Breckenridge Community Schools?
Besides Breckenridge High School, Breckenridge Community Schools also operates Breckenridge Elementary School (324 students). See the Breckenridge Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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