- Enrollment
- 144
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Covert, MI
Covert High School
Federal NCES profile for Covert High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261098004556
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Covert High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 89% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Covert · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 80.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Covert High School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Covert High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Covert, MI.
School address
District: Covert Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261098004556 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Covert High School grew from 103 students in 2022-23 to 116 in 2023-24 (+12.6%).
Teacher FTE held 9.0 → 9.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+13 students YoY 261098004556 · Covert, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
101 enr · 11.2:1 · 80.6% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Covert Elementary School (144 students)
Covert High School grew from 103 students in 2022-23 to 116 in 2023-24 (+12.6%). Teacher FTE held 9.0 → 9.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Covert High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Covert Element
Covert Elementary School
144 students
- This school
Covert High School
101 students
- Covert Middle
Covert Middle School
79 students
What this shows Covert High School reports 101 students on the CCD universe file.
How Covert High School compares
Covert High 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 36% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.6% | ▲ 48% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 101 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
101
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 11% in Michigan - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
68.3%
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
$20,234
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.4%
African American 22.8%
White 11.9%
Two or More 5.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.7, Covert High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Covert Public Schools reports $20,234 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Covert High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covert Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Covert Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Covert High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 79
- Students per teacher
- 39.5:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
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 (~101 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Covert High School
How many students attend Covert High School?
Covert High School has 101 students enrolled. It is a high school in Covert, MI. CCD year-over-year: 103 (2022-23) → 116 (2023-24), up 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Covert High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Covert High School is 11.2:1, which is 36% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 29% lower 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 Covert High School?
80.6% of students at Covert High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Covert High School?
The largest demographic group at Covert High School is Hispanic or Latino at 60.4% of enrollment, in Covert, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Covert High School?
Covert High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Covert High School rank among public schools in Covert?
By Resource Investment Index, Covert High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Covert, 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 Covert Public Schools?
Besides Covert High School, Covert Public Schools also operates Covert Elementary School (144 students) and Covert Middle School (79 students). See the Covert Public Schools district page for the complete list.