- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Flat Rock, MI
Flat Rock Community High School
Federal NCES profile for Flat Rock Community High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260708004305
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Flat Rock Community High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Flat Rock · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.9:1
- students per teacher
- 36.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Flat Rock Community High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Flat Rock Community High School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Flat Rock, MI.
School address
District: Flat Rock Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260708004305 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Flat Rock Community High School grew from 475 students in 2022-23 to 500 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 28.2 → 29.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 260708004305 · Flat Rock, MI High · MID · TRAD
501 enr · 17.9:1 · 36.0% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomas Simpson Middle School (417 students)
Flat Rock Community High School grew from 475 students in 2022-23 to 500 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE added 28.2 → 29.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Flat Rock Community High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Flat Rock Community High School
501 students
- Thomas Simpson
Thomas Simpson Middle School
417 students
- Ethel C Bobcea
Ethel C Bobcean Elem School
376 students
- John M Barnes
John M Barnes Elem School
353 students
- Flat Rock Acad 107
Flat Rock Academic Virtual Academy
107 students
What this shows Flat Rock Community High School reports 501 students on the CCD universe file.
How Flat Rock Community High School compares
Flat Rock Community High School is a growing 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.0% | ▼ 34% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 501 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
501
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 62% in Michigan - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.9%
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
$14,932
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 251 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
African American 6.4%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 84.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.6, Flat Rock Community High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
District finance for Flat Rock Community Schools reports $14,932 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Flat Rock Community High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Simpson Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ethel C Bobcean Elem School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John M Barnes Elem School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Flat Rock Academic Virtual Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Flat Rock Community High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 107
- Students per teacher
- 35.7:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar high schools in Flat Rock
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~501 students)
Frequently asked questions about Flat Rock Community High School
How many students attend Flat Rock Community High School?
Flat Rock Community High School has 501 students enrolled. It is a high school in Flat Rock, MI. CCD year-over-year: 475 (2022-23) → 500 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Flat Rock Community High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Flat Rock Community High School is 17.9:1, which is 2% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Flat Rock Community High School?
36.0% of students at Flat Rock Community High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Flat Rock Community High School?
The largest demographic group at Flat Rock Community High School is White at 84.0% of enrollment, in Flat Rock, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Flat Rock Community High School?
Flat Rock Community High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Flat Rock Community High School rank among public schools in Flat Rock?
By Resource Investment Index, Flat Rock Community High School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Flat Rock, 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 Flat Rock on the city page.
What other schools are in Flat Rock Community Schools?
Besides Flat Rock Community High School, Flat Rock Community Schools also operates Thomas Simpson Middle School (417 students), Ethel C Bobcean Elem School (376 students), and John M Barnes Elem School (353 students). See the Flat Rock Community Schools district page for the complete list.