- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Byron Center, MI
Byron Center High School
Federal NCES profile for Byron Center High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260756004332
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Byron Center High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #4 of 8
- public schools in Byron Center · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.4:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 18.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Byron Center High School has class sizes larger than 90% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Byron Center High School ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Byron Center, MI.
School address
District: Byron Center Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260756004332 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Byron Center High School held near 1,363 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 62.0 → 63.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 260756004332 · Byron Center, MI High · MID · TRAD
1,387 enr · 22.4:1 · 18.6% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Byron Center West Middle School (729 students)
Byron Center High School held near 1,363 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 62.0 → 63.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Byron Center High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Byron Center High School
1,387 students
- Byron Center W
Byron Center West Middle School
729 students
- Robert L Nicke
Robert L Nickels Intermediate School
705 students
- Marshall Eleme 463
Marshall Elementary School
463 students
- Brown Elementa 438
Brown Elementary School
438 students
- Countryside El 426
Countryside Elementary School
426 students
What this shows Byron Center High School reports 1,387 students on the CCD universe file.
How Byron Center High School compares
Byron Center 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 | 22.4:1 | ▲ 28% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.6% | ▼ 66% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,387 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,387
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 90% in Michigan - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,529
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 462 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
92
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 78.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 4.0%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 78.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.9, Byron Center High School is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
District finance for Byron Center Public Schools reports $13,529 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Byron Center High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Center West Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert L Nickels Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marshall Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brown Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Countryside Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Byron Center High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~1,387 students)
Frequently asked questions about Byron Center High School
How many students attend Byron Center High School?
Byron Center High School has 1,387 students enrolled. It is a high school in Byron Center, MI. CCD year-over-year: 1,339 (2022-23) → 1,363 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Byron Center High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Byron Center High School is 22.4:1, which is 28% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Byron Center High School?
18.6% of students at Byron Center High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Byron Center High School?
The largest demographic group at Byron Center High School is White at 78.5% of enrollment, in Byron Center, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Byron Center High School?
Byron Center High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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).
How does Byron Center High School rank among public schools in Byron Center?
By Resource Investment Index, Byron Center High School ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Byron Center, 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 Center on the city page.
What other schools are in Byron Center Public Schools?
Besides Byron Center High School, Byron Center Public Schools also operates Byron Center West Middle School (729 students), Robert L Nickels Intermediate School (705 students), and Marshall Elementary School (463 students). See the Byron Center Public Schools district page for the complete list.