Enrollment
773
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Edwardsburg, MI
Edwardsburg High School
Federal NCES profile for Edwardsburg High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261299005001
👥 S:T ratio 9
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edwardsburg High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Edwardsburg · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.7:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 21.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Edwardsburg High School has class sizes larger than 90% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edwardsburg High School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Edwardsburg, MI.
School address
District: Edwardsburg Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261299005001 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Edwardsburg High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Edwardsburg High School
Edwardsburg High School is a large high school in Edwardsburg, Michigan, enrolling 773 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.7:1 is larger than about 90% of Michigan schools and 30% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.6% free-meal eligibility runs 60% below the Michigan average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 91% of state schools at 773 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 365 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #186.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 387 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
17.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Edwardsburg Public Schools also operates Edwardsburg Middle School (612 students) and Eagle Lake Elementary School (385 students) alongside Edwardsburg 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 Edwardsburg High School compares
Edwardsburg 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 | 22.7:1 | ▲ 30% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.6% | ▼ 60% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 773 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.7:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
773
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.7:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 90% in Michigan - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,920
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 387 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 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 88.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.0, Edwardsburg High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Edwardsburg Public Schools, which includes Edwardsburg High School.
$10,920
Per student
-19%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.5%
State 74.3%
Federal 11.1%
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 Edwardsburg High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwardsburg Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eagle Lake Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edwardsburg Intermediate School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edwardsburg Primary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edwardsburg High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 46
- Students per teacher
- 46:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~773 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Edwardsburg High School
How many students attend Edwardsburg High School?
Edwardsburg High School has 773 students enrolled. It is a high school in Edwardsburg, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edwardsburg High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edwardsburg High School is 22.7:1, which is 30% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edwardsburg High School?
21.6% of students at Edwardsburg High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edwardsburg High School?
The largest demographic group at Edwardsburg High School is White at 88.0% of enrollment, in Edwardsburg, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edwardsburg High School?
Edwardsburg High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Edwardsburg High School rank among public schools in Edwardsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Edwardsburg High School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Edwardsburg, 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 Edwardsburg on the city page.
Is Edwardsburg High School a good school?
Edwardsburg High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of 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 Edwardsburg Public Schools?
Besides Edwardsburg High School, Edwardsburg Public Schools also operates Edwardsburg Middle School (612 students), Eagle Lake Elementary School (385 students), and Edwardsburg Intermediate School (361 students). See the Edwardsburg Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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