- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Byron, MI
Byron Area High School
Federal NCES profile for Byron Area High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260753004329
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Byron Area High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Byron · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- students per teacher
- 35.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Byron Area High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Byron Area High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Byron, MI.
School address
District: Byron Area Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260753004329 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Byron Area High School shrank from 236 students in 2022-23 to 210 in 2023-24 (-11.0%).
Teacher FTE added 11.5 → 12.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 260753004329 · Byron, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
200 enr · 18.2:1 · 35.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Byron Area Elementary School (310 students)
Byron Area High School shrank from 236 students in 2022-23 to 210 in 2023-24 (-11.0%). Teacher FTE added 11.5 → 12.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Byron Area High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Byron Area Ele
Byron Area Elementary School
310 students
- This school
Byron Area High School
200 students
- Byron Area Mid
Byron Area Middle School
142 students
What this shows Byron Area High School reports 200 students on the CCD universe file.
How Byron Area High School compares
Byron Area 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 4% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.2% | ▼ 35% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 200 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
200
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Michigan - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.0%
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
$12,677
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 200 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
African American 1.0%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: White at 96.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.8, Byron Area High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
District finance for Byron Area Schools reports $12,677 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Byron Area High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Area Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Byron Area Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Byron Area High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 142
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~200 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Byron Area High School
How many students attend Byron Area High School?
Byron Area High School has 200 students enrolled. It is a high school in Byron, MI. CCD year-over-year: 236 (2022-23) → 210 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Byron Area High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Byron Area High School is 18.2:1, which is 4% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Byron Area High School?
35.2% of students at Byron Area High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Byron Area High School?
The largest demographic group at Byron Area High School is White at 96.5% of enrollment, in Byron, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Byron Area High School?
Byron Area High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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).
How does Byron Area High School rank among public schools in Byron?
By Resource Investment Index, Byron Area High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Byron, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Byron Area Schools?
Besides Byron Area High School, Byron Area Schools also operates Byron Area Elementary School (310 students) and Byron Area Middle School (142 students). See the Byron Area Schools district page for the complete list.