Enrollment
1,089
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Escanaba, MI
Escanaba Juniorsenior High School
Federal NCES profile for Escanaba Juniorsenior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261350005014
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Escanaba Juniorsenior High School earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Escanaba · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 36.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Escanaba Juniorsenior High School has class sizes larger than 81% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Escanaba Juniorsenior High School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Escanaba, MI.
School address
District: Escanaba Area Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261350005014 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
54.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Escanaba Juniorsenior High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Escanaba Juniorsenior High School
Escanaba Juniorsenior High School is a large combined-grade school in Escanaba, Michigan, enrolling 1,089 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,089 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 197 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #190, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 545 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Escanaba's public schools, it stands alongside Escanaba Student Success Center (104 students): Escanaba Juniorsenior High School is larger than that campus by headcount.
Escanaba Area Public Schools also operates Escanaba Upper Elementary (426 students) and Lemmer Elementary School (296 students) alongside Escanaba Juniorsenior 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 Escanaba Juniorsenior High School compares
Escanaba Juniorsenior 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 | 20.2:1 | ▲ 15% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.9% | ▼ 32% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,089 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,089
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in Michigan - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
39.1%
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
$12,741
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 545 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
55
in-school suspensions + 98 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.0 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 90.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 90.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.2, Escanaba Juniorsenior High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Escanaba Area Public Schools, which includes Escanaba Juniorsenior High School.
$12,741
Per student
-6%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.7%
State 57.6%
Federal 18.6%
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 Escanaba Juniorsenior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escanaba Upper Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lemmer Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Webster Kindergarten Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Escanaba Student Success Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Escanaba Juniorsenior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 215
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 104
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar other schools in Escanaba
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~1,089 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Escanaba Juniorsenior High School
How many students attend Escanaba Juniorsenior High School?
Escanaba Juniorsenior High School has 1,089 students enrolled. It is a public school in Escanaba, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Escanaba Juniorsenior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Escanaba Juniorsenior High School is 20.2:1, which is 15% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Escanaba Juniorsenior High School?
36.9% of students at Escanaba Juniorsenior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Escanaba Juniorsenior High School?
The largest demographic group at Escanaba Juniorsenior High School is White at 90.3% of enrollment, in Escanaba, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Escanaba Juniorsenior High School?
Escanaba Juniorsenior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 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 Escanaba Juniorsenior High School rank among schools in Escanaba?
By Resource Investment Index, Escanaba Juniorsenior High School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Escanaba, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Escanaba on the city page.
Is Escanaba Juniorsenior High School a good school?
Escanaba Juniorsenior High School earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Michigan schools. 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 Escanaba Area Public Schools?
Besides Escanaba Juniorsenior High School, Escanaba Area Public Schools also operates Escanaba Upper Elementary (426 students), Lemmer Elementary School (296 students), and Webster Kindergarten Center (215 students). See the Escanaba Area Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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