Enrollment
566
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · New Boston, MI
Carl T Renton Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Carl T Renton Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 261893005569
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carl T Renton Jr High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Michigan schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in New Boston · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 27.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Carl T Renton Jr High School has class sizes larger than 72% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carl T Renton Jr High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in New Boston, MI.
School address
District: Huron School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261893005569 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Carl T Renton Jr High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Carl T Renton Jr High School
Carl T Renton Jr High School is a mid-sized middle school in New Boston, Michigan, enrolling 566 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 566 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 553 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #419, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 283 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Huron School District also operates Huron High School (820 students) and William D Miller Elem School (489 students) alongside Carl T Renton Jr 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 Carl T Renton Jr High School compares
Carl T Renton Jr 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.4% | ▼ 50% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 566 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
566
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Michigan - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.7%
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
$13,696
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 283 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 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 84.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 3.2%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 84.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.2, Carl T Renton Jr High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Huron School District, which includes Carl T Renton Jr High School.
$13,696
Per student
+1%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.0%
State 61.8%
Federal 7.1%
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 Carl T Renton Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huron High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William D Miller Elem School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brown Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alice I Ferguson Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carl T Renton Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 180
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar middle 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 (~566 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Carl T Renton Jr High School
How many students attend Carl T Renton Jr High School?
Carl T Renton Jr High School has 566 students enrolled. It is a middle school in New Boston, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carl T Renton Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carl T Renton Jr High School is 18.9:1, which is 8% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carl T Renton Jr High School?
27.4% of students at Carl T Renton Jr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carl T Renton Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Carl T Renton Jr High School is White at 84.3% of enrollment, in New Boston, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carl T Renton Jr High School?
Carl T Renton Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Carl T Renton Jr High School rank among public schools in New Boston?
By Resource Investment Index, Carl T Renton Jr High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in New Boston, 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 New Boston on the city page.
Is Carl T Renton Jr High School a good school?
Carl T Renton Jr High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of 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 Huron School District?
Besides Carl T Renton Jr High School, Huron School District also operates Huron High School (820 students), William D Miller Elem School (489 students), and Brown Elementary School (434 students). See the Huron School District district page for the complete list.
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