- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Center Line, MI
Center Line High School
Federal NCES profile for Center Line High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260858004404
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Center Line High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Center Line · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 65.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Center Line High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Center Line High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Center Line, MI.
School address
District: Center Line Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260858004404 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Center Line High School held near 662 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.5 → 40.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 260858004404 · Center Line, MI High · MID · TRAD
646 enr · 16.6:1 · 65.3% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Wolfe Middle School (506 students)
Center Line High School held near 662 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.5 → 40.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Center Line High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Center Line High School
646 students
- Wolfe Middle S
Wolfe Middle School
506 students
- May V Peck Ele
May V Peck Elementary School
493 students
- Mark C Roose E
Mark C Roose Elementary School
369 students
- Crothers Eleme
Crothers Elementary School
322 students
- Academy 21 148
Academy 21
148 students
What this shows Center Line High School reports 646 students on the CCD universe file.
How Center Line High School compares
Center Line 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 | 16.6:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.3% | ▲ 20% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 646 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
646
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 49% in Michigan - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
63.9%
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
$16,275
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 215 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 83 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 36.8%
African American 36.4%
Asian 15.8%
Two or More 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Largest group: White at 36.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.1, Center Line High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
District finance for Center Line Public Schools reports $16,275 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Center Line High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolfe Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| May V Peck Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mark C Roose Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crothers Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Academy 21 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Center Line High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 148
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar high schools in Center Line
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~646 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Center Line High School
How many students attend Center Line High School?
Center Line High School has 646 students enrolled. It is a high school in Center Line, MI. CCD year-over-year: 663 (2022-23) → 662 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Center Line High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Center Line High School is 16.6:1, which is 5% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Center Line High School?
65.3% of students at Center Line High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Center Line High School?
The largest demographic group at Center Line High School is White at 36.8% of enrollment, in Center Line, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Center Line High School?
Center Line High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Center Line High School rank among public schools in Center Line?
By Resource Investment Index, Center Line High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Center Line, 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 Center Line on the city page.
What other schools are in Center Line Public Schools?
Besides Center Line High School, Center Line Public Schools also operates Wolfe Middle School (506 students), May V Peck Elementary School (493 students), and Mark C Roose Elementary School (369 students). See the Center Line Public Schools district page for the complete list.