- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
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 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260915004444
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 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 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Chesaning · Resource Index
- 25
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Chesaning Union High School held near 394 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.5 → 19.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 260915004444 · Chesaning, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
381 enr · 16.6:1 · 45.7% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Chesaning Middle School (584 students)
Chesaning Union High School held near 394 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.5 → 19.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Chesaning Union High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chesaning Midd
Chesaning Middle School
584 students
- Big Rock Eleme
Big Rock Elementary School
393 students
- This school
Chesaning Union High School
381 students
- Chesaning Unio 19
Chesaning Union Schools Alternative Education
19 students
What this shows Chesaning Union High School reports 381 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chesaning Union High School compares
Chesaning Union 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,259
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
Counselors1.0 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.
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
District finance for Chesaning Union Schools reports $13,259 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 19
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide high 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 (~381 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 405 (2022-23) → 394 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
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 25/100 (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 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.
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.