Enrollment
982
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Fenton, MI
Fenton Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Fenton Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261425005068
👥 S:T ratio 31
📚 AP courses 95
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fenton Senior High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #1 of 8
- public schools in Fenton · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 25.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Fenton Senior High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fenton Senior High School ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Fenton, MI.
School address
District: Fenton Area Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261425005068 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fenton Senior High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fenton Senior High School
Fenton Senior High School is a large high school in Fenton, Michigan, enrolling 982 students.
At 17.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 25.4% free-meal eligibility runs 53% below the Michigan average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 95% of state schools at 982 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 244 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #64.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 19 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 327 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Fenton Area Public Schools also operates Andrew G Schmidt Middle School (718 students) and State Road Elementary School (396 students) alongside Fenton Senior 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 Fenton Senior High School compares
Fenton Senior 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 | 17.2:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.4% | ▼ 53% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 982 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
982
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 55% in Michigan - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.8%
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
$12,508
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 327 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 88.1%
Two or More 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
African American 1.1%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.9, Fenton Senior High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fenton Area Public Schools, which includes Fenton Senior High School.
$12,508
Per student
-7%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.8%
State 56.2%
Federal 11.0%
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 Fenton Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew G Schmidt Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| State Road Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tomekeastern Elem School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Road Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fapsgear Up Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fenton Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 351
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 48
- Students per teacher
- 48:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~982 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Fenton Senior High School
How many students attend Fenton Senior High School?
Fenton Senior High School has 982 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fenton, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fenton Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fenton Senior High School is 17.2:1, which is 2% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 10% higher 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 Fenton Senior High School?
25.4% of students at Fenton Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fenton Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Fenton Senior High School is White at 88.1% of enrollment, in Fenton, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fenton Senior High School?
Fenton Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Fenton Senior High School rank among public schools in Fenton?
By Resource Investment Index, Fenton Senior High School ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Fenton, 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 Fenton on the city page.
Is Fenton Senior High School a good school?
Fenton Senior High School earns 45/100 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 Fenton Area Public Schools?
Besides Fenton Senior High School, Fenton Area Public Schools also operates Andrew G Schmidt Middle School (718 students), State Road Elementary School (396 students), and Tomekeastern Elem School (380 students). See the Fenton Area Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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