- Enrollment
- 1,108
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Birmingham, MI
Ernest W Seaholm High School
Federal NCES profile for Ernest W Seaholm High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260585004217
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ernest W Seaholm High School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Birmingham · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 7.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ernest W Seaholm High School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ernest W Seaholm High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Birmingham, MI.
School address
District: Birmingham Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260585004217 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-61 students YoY
Ernest W Seaholm High School shrank from 1,215 students in 2022-23 to 1,154 in 2023-24 (-5.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 81.0 → 79.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-61 students YoY 260585004217 · Birmingham, MI High · MID · TRAD
1,081 enr · 13.3:1 · 7.6% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Wylie E Groves High School (1,108 students)
Ernest W Seaholm High School shrank from 1,215 students in 2022-23 to 1,154 in 2023-24 (-5.0%). Teacher FTE lost 81.0 → 79.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Ernest W Seaholm High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wylie E Groves
Wylie E Groves High School
1,108 students
- This school
Ernest W Seaholm High School
1,081 students
- Berkshire Midd
Berkshire Middle School
695 students
- Birmingham Cov
Birmingham Covington School
643 students
- Derby Middle S
Derby Middle School
631 students
- Pierce Element
Pierce Elementary School
556 students
What this shows Ernest W Seaholm High School reports 1,081 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ernest W Seaholm High School compares
Ernest W Seaholm High School is a shrinking 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 24% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.6% | ▼ 86% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,081 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,081
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 18% in Michigan - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$20,475
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 180 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.6%
Two or More 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Asian 3.0%
African American 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 83.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.4, Ernest W Seaholm High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 27
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Birmingham Public Schools reports $20,475 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ernest W Seaholm High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wylie E Groves High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berkshire Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Birmingham Covington School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Derby Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pierce Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ernest W Seaholm High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~1,081 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ernest W Seaholm High School
How many students attend Ernest W Seaholm High School?
Ernest W Seaholm High School has 1,081 students enrolled. It is a high school in Birmingham, MI. CCD year-over-year: 1,215 (2022-23) → 1,154 (2023-24), down 61.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ernest W Seaholm High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ernest W Seaholm High School is 13.3:1, which is 24% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 15% 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 Ernest W Seaholm High School?
7.6% of students at Ernest W Seaholm High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ernest W Seaholm High School?
The largest demographic group at Ernest W Seaholm High School is White at 83.6% of enrollment, in Birmingham, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ernest W Seaholm High School?
Ernest W Seaholm High School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 Ernest W Seaholm High School rank among public schools in Birmingham?
By Resource Investment Index, Ernest W Seaholm High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Birmingham, 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 Birmingham Public Schools?
Besides Ernest W Seaholm High School, Birmingham Public Schools also operates Wylie E Groves High School (1,108 students), Berkshire Middle School (695 students), and Birmingham Covington School (643 students). See the Birmingham Public Schools district page for the complete list.