Enrollment
200
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260753004329
👥 S:T ratio 27
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 32/100 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
- 32
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Byron Area High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Byron Area High School
Byron Area High School is a mid-sized high school in Byron, Michigan, enrolling 200 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 200 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 197 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #49.
Its student body is predominantly White (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 7/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 200 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Byron Area Schools also operates Byron Area Elementary School (310 students) and Byron Area Middle School (142 students) alongside Byron Area High School.
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 Byron Area High School compares
Byron Area 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,222
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Byron Area Schools, which includes Byron Area High School.
$12,222
Per student
-10%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.7%
State 67.4%
Federal 12.9%
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 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
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 142
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high 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 (~200 students)
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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.
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 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Byron on the city page.
Is Byron Area High School a good school?
Byron Area High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools. 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 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.
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