Enrollment
646
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260858004404
👥 S:T ratio 34
📚 AP courses 40
🌟 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 32/100 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
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Center Line High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Center Line High School
Center Line High School is a higher-need, large high school in Center Line, Michigan, enrolling 646 students.
At 16.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 65.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 646 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 384 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #53.
Its student body is led by White (37%) and African American (36%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 8 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 215 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 63.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Center Line's high schools, it stands alongside Rising Stars Academy (64 students): Center Line High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.6:1 vs 12.8:1).
Center Line Public Schools also operates Wolfe Middle School (506 students) and May V Peck Elementary School (493 students) alongside Center Line 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 Center Line High School compares
Center Line 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,963
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Center Line Public Schools, which includes Center Line High School.
$14,963
Per student
+11%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.0%
State 52.0%
Federal 14.0%
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 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
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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.
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 (~646 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
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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.
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 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 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.
Is Center Line High School a good school?
Center Line High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools. 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 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.
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