- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Benton Harbor, MI
Countryside Academy Middlehigh School
Federal NCES profile for Countryside Academy Middlehigh School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260014200804Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Countryside Academy Middlehigh School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Benton Harbor · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 83.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Countryside Academy Middlehigh School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Countryside Academy Middlehigh School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Benton Harbor, MI.
School address
District: Countryside Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260014200804 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Countryside Academy Middlehigh School grew from 352 students in 2022-23 to 372 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 22.5 → 23.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 260014200804 · Benton Harbor, MI Other · SMALL · CHARTER
386 enr · 17.5:1 · 83.5% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Countryside Academy Elementary (384 students)
Countryside Academy Middlehigh School grew from 352 students in 2022-23 to 372 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE added 22.5 → 23.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How Countryside Academy Middlehigh School compares
Countryside Academy Middlehigh School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▼ 0% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.5% | ▲ 54% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 386 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
386
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 57% in Michigan - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.7%
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
$13,487
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 386 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 56.7%
Hispanic or Latino 30.8%
White 9.3%
Two or More 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 56.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.4, Countryside Academy Middlehigh School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Countryside Academy reports $13,487 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Countryside Academy Middlehigh School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Countryside Academy Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Countryside Academy Middlehigh School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Benton Harbor
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~386 students)
Frequently asked questions about Countryside Academy Middlehigh School
How many students attend Countryside Academy Middlehigh School?
Countryside Academy Middlehigh School has 386 students enrolled. It is a public school in Benton Harbor, MI. CCD year-over-year: 352 (2022-23) → 372 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Countryside Academy Middlehigh School?
The student-teacher ratio at Countryside Academy Middlehigh School is 17.5:1, which is 0% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Countryside Academy Middlehigh School?
83.5% of students at Countryside Academy Middlehigh School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Countryside Academy Middlehigh School?
The largest demographic group at Countryside Academy Middlehigh School is African American at 56.7% of enrollment, in Benton Harbor, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Countryside Academy Middlehigh School?
Countryside Academy Middlehigh School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Countryside Academy Middlehigh School rank among schools in Benton Harbor?
By Resource Investment Index, Countryside Academy Middlehigh School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Benton Harbor, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Benton Harbor on the city page.
What other schools are in Countryside Academy?
Besides Countryside Academy Middlehigh School, Countryside Academy also operates Countryside Academy Elementary (384 students). See the Countryside Academy district page for the complete list.