- Enrollment
- 911
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Rochester Hls, MI
Diploma and Careers Institute
Federal NCES profile for Diploma and Careers Institute, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260369008854
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 94
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Diploma and Careers Institute earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Rochester Hls · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 95:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 71.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Diploma and Careers Institute has class sizes larger than 99% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Diploma and Careers Institute ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Rochester Hls, MI.
School address
District: Avondale School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260369008854 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Diploma and Careers Institute grew from 450 students in 2022-23 to 478 in 2023-24 (+6.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 5.8 → 5.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 260369008854 · Rochester Hls, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
475 enr · 95:1 · 71.8% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Avondale High School (911 students)
Diploma and Careers Institute grew from 450 students in 2022-23 to 478 in 2023-24 (+6.2%). Teacher FTE lost 5.8 → 5.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Diploma and Careers Institute in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Avondale High
Avondale High School
911 students
- Avondale Middl
Avondale Middle School
639 students
- This school
Diploma and Careers Institute
475 students
- R Grant Graham
R Grant Graham Elem School
390 students
- Avondale Gifte
Avondale Gifted and Talented Education
381 students
- Auburn Element 333
Auburn Elementary School
333 students
What this shows Diploma and Careers Institute reports 475 students on the CCD universe file.
How Diploma and Careers Institute compares
Diploma and Careers Institute 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 | 95:1 | ▲ 443% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.8% | ▲ 32% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 475 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
95:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
475
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
95:1
students per teacher
- 443% above state mean
Top 99% in Michigan - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
2.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$17,217
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 238 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.9%
African American 34.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.9%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: White at 53.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.2, Diploma and Careers Institute is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Avondale School District reports $17,217 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Diploma and Careers Institute Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avondale High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Avondale Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| R Grant Graham Elem School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Avondale Gifted and Talented Education | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Auburn Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Diploma and Careers Institute's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~475 students)
Frequently asked questions about Diploma and Careers Institute
How many students attend Diploma and Careers Institute?
Diploma and Careers Institute has 475 students enrolled. It is a high school in Rochester Hls, MI. CCD year-over-year: 450 (2022-23) → 478 (2023-24), up 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Diploma and Careers Institute?
The student-teacher ratio at Diploma and Careers Institute is 95:1, which is 443% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 505% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Diploma and Careers Institute?
71.8% of students at Diploma and Careers Institute are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Diploma and Careers Institute?
The largest demographic group at Diploma and Careers Institute is White at 53.9% of enrollment, in Rochester Hls, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Diploma and Careers Institute?
Diploma and Careers Institute has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Diploma and Careers Institute rank among public schools in Rochester Hls?
By Resource Investment Index, Diploma and Careers Institute ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Rochester Hls, 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 Avondale School District?
Besides Diploma and Careers Institute, Avondale School District also operates Avondale High School (911 students), Avondale Middle School (639 students), and R Grant Graham Elem School (390 students). See the Avondale School District district page for the complete list.