- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brethren, MI
Brethren High School
Federal NCES profile for Brethren High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262001005681
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brethren High School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 59.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 140
- students enrolled
Brethren High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Kaleva Norman Dickson School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262001005681 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Brethren High School held near 169 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 9.2 → 8.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 262001005681 · Brethren, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
140 enr · 15.6:1 · 59.9% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Knd Elementary (289 students)
Brethren High School held near 169 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 9.2 → 8.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Brethren High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Knd Elementary
Knd Elementary
289 students
- This school
Brethren High School
140 students
- Brethren Middl 85
Brethren Middle School
85 students
What this shows Brethren High School reports 140 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brethren High School compares
Brethren 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.9% | ▲ 10% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 140 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
140
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 38% in Michigan - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
71.4%
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
$15,416
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 42.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.0%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 87.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.6, Brethren High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Kaleva Norman Dickson School District reports $15,416 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brethren High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knd Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brethren Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brethren High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 85
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~140 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brethren High School
How many students attend Brethren High School?
Brethren High School has 140 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brethren, MI. CCD year-over-year: 177 (2022-23) → 169 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brethren High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brethren High School is 15.6:1, which is 11% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 1% 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 Brethren High School?
59.9% of students at Brethren High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brethren High School?
The largest demographic group at Brethren High School is White at 87.1% of enrollment, in Brethren, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brethren High School?
Brethren High School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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).
What other schools are in Kaleva Norman Dickson School District?
Besides Brethren High School, Kaleva Norman Dickson School District also operates Knd Elementary (289 students) and Brethren Middle School (85 students). See the Kaleva Norman Dickson School District district page for the complete list.