Enrollment
387
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Charlevoix, MI
Charlevoix Middle High School
Federal NCES profile for Charlevoix Middle High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260873004419
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charlevoix Middle High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Charlevoix · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 31.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Charlevoix Middle High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charlevoix Middle High School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Charlevoix, MI.
School address
District: Charlevoix Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260873004419 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Charlevoix Middle High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Charlevoix Middle High School
Charlevoix Middle High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Charlevoix, Michigan, enrolling 387 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 387 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 601 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #288.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 387 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district, Charlevoix Public Schools, also runs Charlevoix Elementary School (398 students).
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 Charlevoix Middle High School compares
Charlevoix Middle 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 | 15.5:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.9% | ▼ 41% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 387 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
387
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 37% in Michigan - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.7%
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
$15,206
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 387 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 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 88.4%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: White at 88.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.5, Charlevoix Middle High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Charlevoix Public Schools, which includes Charlevoix Middle High School.
$15,206
Per student
+13%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 79.0%
State 11.5%
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 Charlevoix Middle High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlevoix Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charlevoix Middle High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other 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 (~387 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Charlevoix Middle High School
How many students attend Charlevoix Middle High School?
Charlevoix Middle High School has 387 students enrolled. It is a public school in Charlevoix, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charlevoix Middle High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Charlevoix Middle High School is 15.5:1, which is 11% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 1% lower 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 Charlevoix Middle High School?
31.9% of students at Charlevoix Middle High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charlevoix Middle High School?
The largest demographic group at Charlevoix Middle High School is White at 88.4% of enrollment, in Charlevoix, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charlevoix Middle High School?
Charlevoix Middle High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 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 Charlevoix Middle High School rank among schools in Charlevoix?
By Resource Investment Index, Charlevoix Middle High School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Charlevoix, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Charlevoix on the city page.
Is Charlevoix Middle High School a good school?
Charlevoix Middle High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 Charlevoix Public Schools?
Besides Charlevoix Middle High School, Charlevoix Public Schools also operates Charlevoix Elementary School (398 students). See the Charlevoix Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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