Enrollment
1,625
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Shelby Township, MI
Eisenhower High School
Federal NCES profile for Eisenhower High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 263447007018
👥 S:T ratio 26
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eisenhower High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #6 of 12
- public schools in Shelby Township · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- students per teacher
- 18.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Eisenhower High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eisenhower High School ranks #6 of 12 public schools in Shelby Township, MI.
School address
District: Utica Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263447007018 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
88.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eisenhower High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eisenhower High School
Eisenhower High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Shelby Township, Michigan, enrolling 1,625 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.8% free-meal eligibility runs 65% below the Michigan average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,625 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 87 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #56.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 27 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 339 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Utica Community Schools also operates Adlai Stevenson High School (1,881 students) and Henry Ford Ii High School (1,663 students) alongside Eisenhower 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 Eisenhower High School compares
Eisenhower 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 6% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.8% | ▼ 65% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,625 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,625
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Michigan - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.9%
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
$12,513
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
Counselors4.8 FTE
Per 339 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 106 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 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 87.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Asian 3.3%
African American 2.5%
Two or More 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 87.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.7, Eisenhower High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 27
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Utica Community Schools, which includes Eisenhower High School.
$12,513
Per student
-7%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.1%
State 63.4%
Federal 9.5%
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 Eisenhower High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adlai Stevenson High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Henry Ford Ii High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Utica High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Malow Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shelby Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eisenhower High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,663
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,391
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,084
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,073
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~1,625 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Eisenhower High School
How many students attend Eisenhower High School?
Eisenhower High School has 1,625 students enrolled. It is a high school in Shelby Township, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eisenhower High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eisenhower High School is 18.5:1, which is 6% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eisenhower High School?
18.8% of students at Eisenhower High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eisenhower High School?
The largest demographic group at Eisenhower High School is White at 87.1% of enrollment, in Shelby Township, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eisenhower High School?
Eisenhower High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Eisenhower High School rank among public schools in Shelby Township?
By Resource Investment Index, Eisenhower High School ranks #6 of 12 public schools in Shelby Township, 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 Shelby Township on the city page.
Is Eisenhower High School a good school?
Eisenhower High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 Utica Community Schools?
Besides Eisenhower High School, Utica Community Schools also operates Adlai Stevenson High School (1,881 students), Henry Ford Ii High School (1,663 students), and Utica High School (1,391 students). See the Utica Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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