Enrollment
381
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Chesaning, MI
Chesaning Union High School
Federal NCES profile for Chesaning Union High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260915004444
👥 S:T ratio 34
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chesaning Union High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Chesaning · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 45.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Chesaning Union High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chesaning Union High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Chesaning, MI.
School address
District: Chesaning Union Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260915004444 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chesaning Union High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chesaning Union High School
Chesaning Union High School is a mid-sized high school in Chesaning, Michigan, enrolling 381 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 below the state's typical profile, with 45.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 381 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 731 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #410.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 381 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Chesaning Union Schools also operates Chesaning Middle School (584 students) and Big Rock Elementary School (393 students) alongside Chesaning Union 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 Chesaning Union High School compares
Chesaning Union 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 | 45.7% | ▼ 16% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 381 | top 45% | - | - |
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.
381
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below 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
34.6%
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
$12,055
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 381 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.9 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 88.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.7, Chesaning Union High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chesaning Union Schools, which includes Chesaning Union High School.
$12,055
Per student
-11%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.4%
State 65.1%
Federal 11.5%
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 Chesaning Union High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesaning Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Big Rock Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chesaning Union Schools Alternative Education | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chesaning Union High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 19
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~381 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Chesaning Union High School
How many students attend Chesaning Union High School?
Chesaning Union High School has 381 students enrolled. It is a high school in Chesaning, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chesaning Union High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chesaning Union 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 Chesaning Union High School?
45.7% of students at Chesaning Union High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chesaning Union High School?
The largest demographic group at Chesaning Union High School is White at 88.7% of enrollment, in Chesaning, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chesaning Union High School?
Chesaning Union High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Chesaning Union High School rank among public schools in Chesaning?
By Resource Investment Index, Chesaning Union High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Chesaning, 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 Chesaning on the city page.
Is Chesaning Union High School a good school?
Chesaning Union High School earns 29/100 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 Chesaning Union Schools?
Besides Chesaning Union High School, Chesaning Union Schools also operates Chesaning Middle School (584 students), Big Rock Elementary School (393 students), and Chesaning Union Schools Alternative Education (19 students). See the Chesaning Union Schools district page for the complete list.
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