Enrollment
1,227
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Livonia, MI
Churchill High School
Federal NCES profile for Churchill High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262184005903
👥 S:T ratio 29
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Churchill High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #1 of 5
- high schools in Livonia · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 29.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Churchill High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Churchill High School ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Livonia, MI.
School address
District: Livonia Public Schools School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262184005903 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
69.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Churchill High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Churchill High School
Churchill High School is a large high school in Livonia, Michigan, enrolling 1,227 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,227 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 167 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #30.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and African American (14%) (diversity index 52/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 307 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Livonia's high schools, it stands alongside Garfield Community School (62 students): Churchill High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.8:1 vs 2.5:1).
Livonia Public Schools School District also operates Stevenson High School (1,523 students) and Franklin High School (1,272 students) alongside Churchill 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 Churchill High School compares
Churchill 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.8% | ▼ 45% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,227 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,227
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Michigan - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.4%
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
$14,667
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 307 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 67.1%
African American 14.3%
Asian 6.2%
Two or More 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 67.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.8, Churchill High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Livonia Public Schools School District, which includes Churchill High School.
$14,667
Per student
+9%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.3%
State 54.5%
Federal 7.2%
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 Churchill High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stevenson High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Holmes Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frost Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cooper Upper Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Churchill High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,523
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high schools in Livonia
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,227 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Churchill High School
How many students attend Churchill High School?
Churchill High School has 1,227 students enrolled. It is a high school in Livonia, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Churchill High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Churchill High School is 17.8:1, which is 2% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Churchill High School?
29.8% of students at Churchill High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Churchill High School?
The largest demographic group at Churchill High School is White at 67.1% of enrollment, in Livonia, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Churchill High School?
Churchill High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Churchill High School rank among high schools in Livonia?
By Resource Investment Index, Churchill High School ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Livonia, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Livonia on the city page.
Is Churchill High School a good school?
Churchill High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan. 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 Livonia Public Schools School District?
Besides Churchill High School, Livonia Public Schools School District also operates Stevenson High School (1,523 students), Franklin High School (1,272 students), and Holmes Middle School (670 students). See the Livonia Public Schools School District district page for the complete list.
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