Enrollment
1,387
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260756004332
👥 S:T ratio 10
📚 AP courses 80
🌟 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 37/100 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
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
62.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.4:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Byron Center High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Byron Center High School
Byron Center High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Byron Center, Michigan, enrolling 1,387 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.4:1 is larger than about 90% of Michigan schools and 28% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.6% free-meal eligibility runs 66% below the Michigan average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,387 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 112 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #78.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 37/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 16 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 462 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Byron Center Public Schools also operates Byron Center West Middle School (729 students) and Robert L Nickels Intermediate School (705 students) alongside Byron Center 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 Center High School compares
Byron Center 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,206
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Byron Center Public Schools, which includes Byron Center High School.
$12,206
Per student
-10%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.0%
State 51.6%
Federal 9.5%
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 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
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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
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 (~1,387 students)
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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.
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 37/100 (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 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.
Is Byron Center High School a good school?
Byron Center High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan. 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 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.
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