- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Charlotte, MI
Charlotte Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Charlotte Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260877004422
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charlotte Senior High School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Michigan schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Charlotte · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 32.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Charlotte Senior High School has class sizes larger than 76% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charlotte Senior High School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Charlotte, MI.
School address
District: Charlotte Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260877004422 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Charlotte Senior High School held near 666 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.1 → 29.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-32 students YoY 260877004422 · Charlotte, MI Other · MID · TRAD
644 enr · 19.5:1 · 32.2% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Charlotte Upper Elementary School (527 students)
Charlotte Senior High School held near 666 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.1 → 29.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Charlotte Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Charlotte Senior High School
644 students
- Charlotte Uppe
Charlotte Upper Elementary School
527 students
- Charlotte Midd
Charlotte Middle School
406 students
- Parkview Eleme
Parkview Elementary School
283 students
- Washington Ele 255
Washington Elementary School
255 students
- Galewood Early 146
Galewood Early Elementary School
146 students
What this shows Charlotte Senior High School reports 644 students on the CCD universe file.
How Charlotte Senior High School compares
Charlotte Senior 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 | 19.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.2% | ▼ 41% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 644 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
644
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.2%
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
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Michigan - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
61.8%
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
$12,801
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.6 FTE
Per 403 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 99 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 87.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 1.2%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 87.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.7, Charlotte Senior High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
District finance for Charlotte Public Schools reports $12,801 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Charlotte Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Upper Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charlotte Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkview Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Galewood Early Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charlotte Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 146
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Charlotte
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~644 students)
Frequently asked questions about Charlotte Senior High School
How many students attend Charlotte Senior High School?
Charlotte Senior High School has 644 students enrolled. It is a public school in Charlotte, MI. CCD year-over-year: 698 (2022-23) → 666 (2023-24), nearly flat (-32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charlotte Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Charlotte Senior High School is 19.5:1, which is 11% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Charlotte Senior High School?
32.2% of students at Charlotte Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charlotte Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Charlotte Senior High School is White at 87.6% of enrollment, in Charlotte, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charlotte Senior High School?
Charlotte Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (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 Charlotte Senior High School rank among schools in Charlotte?
By Resource Investment Index, Charlotte Senior High School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Charlotte, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Charlotte on the city page.
What other schools are in Charlotte Public Schools?
Besides Charlotte Senior High School, Charlotte Public Schools also operates Charlotte Upper Elementary School (527 students), Charlotte Middle School (406 students), and Parkview Elementary School (283 students). See the Charlotte Public Schools district page for the complete list.