- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Burr Oak, MI
Burr Oak High School
Federal NCES profile for Burr Oak High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260741004327
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 83
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Burr Oak High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 73.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 85
- students enrolled
Burr Oak High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Burr Oak Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260741004327 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Burr Oak High School shrank from 78 students in 2022-23 to 66 in 2023-24 (-15.4%).
Teacher FTE held 5.5 → 5.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-12 students YoY 260741004327 · Burr Oak, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
85 enr · 17:1 · 73.1% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Burr Oak Virtual Academy (278 students)
Burr Oak High School shrank from 78 students in 2022-23 to 66 in 2023-24 (-15.4%). Teacher FTE held 5.5 → 5.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Burr Oak High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Burr Oak Virtu
Burr Oak Virtual Academy
278 students
- Burr Oak Eleme
Burr Oak Elementary School
138 students
- This school 85
Burr Oak High School
85 students
What this shows Burr Oak High School reports 85 students on the CCD universe file.
How Burr Oak High School compares
Burr Oak 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 | 17:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.1% | ▲ 35% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 85 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
85
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 53% in Michigan - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.8%
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
$11,871
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 85 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: White at 84.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.0, Burr Oak High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Burr Oak Community School District reports $11,871 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Burr Oak High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burr Oak Virtual Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Burr Oak Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Burr Oak High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 138
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~85 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
Frequently asked questions about Burr Oak High School
How many students attend Burr Oak High School?
Burr Oak High School has 85 students enrolled. It is a high school in Burr Oak, MI. CCD year-over-year: 78 (2022-23) → 66 (2023-24), down 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burr Oak High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Burr Oak High School is 17:1, which is 3% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 8% 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 Burr Oak High School?
73.1% of students at Burr Oak High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Burr Oak High School?
The largest demographic group at Burr Oak High School is White at 84.7% of enrollment, in Burr Oak, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burr Oak High School?
Burr Oak High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Burr Oak Community School District?
Besides Burr Oak High School, Burr Oak Community School District also operates Burr Oak Virtual Academy (278 students) and Burr Oak Elementary School (138 students). See the Burr Oak Community School District district page for the complete list.