Enrollment
644
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Charlotte Senior High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Charlotte Senior High School
Charlotte Senior High School is a large combined-grade school in Charlotte, Michigan, enrolling 644 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 644 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 537 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #484, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 403 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 61.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Charlotte's public schools, it stands alongside Eaton Resa Meadowview Onsite (32 students): Charlotte Senior High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.5:1 vs 5.3:1).
Charlotte Public Schools also operates Charlotte Upper Elementary School (527 students) and Charlotte Middle School (406 students) alongside Charlotte Senior 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 Charlotte Senior High School compares
Charlotte Senior 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,600
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Charlotte Public Schools, which includes Charlotte Senior High School.
$11,600
Per student
-14%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.5%
State 56.6%
Federal 11.9%
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 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
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- 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.
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 (~644 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Charlotte Senior High School a good school?
Charlotte Senior High School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% 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 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.
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