Enrollment
1,250
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Warren, MI
Cousino Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Cousino Senior 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 263519007089
👥 S:T ratio 8
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cousino Senior High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #7 of 8
- high schools in Warren · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.1:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 48.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Cousino Senior High School has class sizes larger than 91% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cousino Senior High School ranks #7 of 8 high schools in Warren, MI.
School address
District: Warren Consolidated Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263519007089 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
54.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cousino Senior High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cousino Senior High School
Cousino Senior High School is a large high school in Warren, Michigan, enrolling 1,250 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.1:1 is larger than about 91% of Michigan schools and 32% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 48.9% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,250 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 109 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #82, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and African American (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 313 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 61.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 309 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,250 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 12 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Warren's high schools, it stands alongside Macomb Math Science Technology Center (1 students): Cousino Senior High School is larger than that campus by headcount.
Warren Consolidated Schools also operates Warren Mott High School (1,335 students) and Sterling Heights Senior Hs (1,262 students) alongside Cousino Senior 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 Cousino Senior High School compares
Cousino Senior 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 | 23.1:1 | ▲ 32% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.9% | ▼ 10% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,250 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.1:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,250
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
23.1:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 91% in Michigan - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
61.1%
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
$15,519
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 313 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
189
in-school suspensions + 120 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
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 53.0%
African American 25.3%
Asian 12.7%
Two or More 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 53.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.5, Cousino Senior High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Warren Consolidated Schools, which includes Cousino Senior High School.
$15,519
Per student
+15%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.2%
State 51.1%
Federal 15.7%
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 Cousino Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warren Mott High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sterling Heights Senior Hs | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grissom Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carter Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beer Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cousino Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,335
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,262
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 703
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar high schools in Warren
1 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 (~1,250 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Cousino Senior High School
How many students attend Cousino Senior High School?
Cousino Senior High School has 1,250 students enrolled. It is a high school in Warren, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cousino Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cousino Senior High School is 23.1:1, which is 32% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 47% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cousino Senior High School?
48.9% of students at Cousino Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cousino Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Cousino Senior High School is White at 53.0% of enrollment, in Warren, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cousino Senior High School?
Cousino Senior 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 Cousino Senior High School rank among high schools in Warren?
By Resource Investment Index, Cousino Senior High School ranks #7 of 8 high schools in Warren, 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 Warren on the city page.
Is Cousino Senior High School a good school?
Cousino Senior High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Michigan schools. 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 Warren Consolidated Schools?
Besides Cousino Senior High School, Warren Consolidated Schools also operates Warren Mott High School (1,335 students), Sterling Heights Senior Hs (1,262 students), and Grissom Middle School (703 students). See the Warren Consolidated Schools district page for the complete list.
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