Enrollment
475
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260369008854
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 37/100 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
- 37
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
95:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+443% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Diploma and Careers Institute compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Diploma and Careers Institute
Diploma and Careers Institute is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Rochester Hls, Michigan, enrolling 475 students.
Class loads run heavy: 95:1 is larger than about 99% of Michigan schools and 443% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 71.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 475 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 469 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #18, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and African American (35%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 58/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 238 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 2.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Avondale School District also operates Avondale High School (911 students) and Avondale Middle School (639 students) alongside Diploma and Careers Institute.
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 Diploma and Careers Institute compares
Diploma and Careers Institute on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,542
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
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.
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 53.9%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Avondale School District, which includes Diploma and Careers Institute.
$14,542
Per student
+8%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.6%
State 57.8%
Federal 6.6%
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 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
- 911
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
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 (~475 students)
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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.
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 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Rochester Hls on the city page.
Is Diploma and Careers Institute a good school?
Diploma and Careers Institute earns 37/100 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. 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 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.
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