How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Barker Middle School | Michigan City High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Michigan City, IN | Michigan City, IN |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | high |
| Enrollment | 390 | 1,506 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.4:1 | 16.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 74.7% | 67.8% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Barker Middle School | Michigan City High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,925 | $18,925 |
| District | Michigan City Area Schools | Michigan City Area Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Barker Middle School | Michigan City High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40.5% | 40.1% |
| African American | 33.8% | 35.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.1% | 13.8% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 10.3% | 9.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Barker Middle School | Michigan City High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 17 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 390:1 | 251:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 3.8% | 37.3% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 43 | 173 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.