Enrollment
236
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Burton, MI
Flex High Burton
Federal NCES profile for Flex High Burton, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260111708953Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Flex High Burton earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Burton · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 47.2:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 97.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Flex High Burton has class sizes larger than 99% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Flex High Burton ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Burton, MI.
School address
District: Flex High School of Michigan · Michigan
NCES ID 260111708953 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
47.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+170% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
97.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+80% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Flex High Burton compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Flex High Burton
Flex High Burton is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter high school in Burton, Michigan, enrolling 236 students.
Class loads run heavy: 47.2:1 is larger than about 99% of Michigan schools and 170% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 97.8% of students qualify for free meals, 80% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 236 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 191 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #169, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and African American (39%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Among Burton's high schools, it stands alongside Madison Academy High School (276 students): Flex High Burton is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (47.2:1 vs 11:1).
Its district, Flex High School of Michigan, also runs Flex High North Flint (160 students).
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 Flex High Burton compares
Flex High Burton on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 47.2:1 | ▲ 170% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.8% | ▲ 80% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 236 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
47.2:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
236
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
97.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
47.2:1
students per teacher
- 170% above state mean
Top 99% in Michigan - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$11,674
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 43.6%
African American 38.6%
Two or More 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 43.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.6, Flex High Burton is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Flex High School of Michigan, which includes Flex High Burton.
$11,674
Per student
-14%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 3.4%
State 94.0%
Federal 2.7%
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 Flex High Burton Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flex High North Flint | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Flex High Burton's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 160
- Students per teacher
- 40:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools in Burton
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~236 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Flex High Burton
How many students attend Flex High Burton?
Flex High Burton has 236 students enrolled. It is a high school in Burton, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Flex High Burton?
The student-teacher ratio at Flex High Burton is 47.2:1, which is 170% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 201% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Flex High Burton?
97.8% of students at Flex High Burton are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Flex High Burton?
The largest demographic group at Flex High Burton is White at 43.6% of enrollment, in Burton, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Flex High Burton?
Flex High Burton has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Flex High Burton rank among high schools in Burton?
By Resource Investment Index, Flex High Burton ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Burton, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Burton on the city page.
Is Flex High Burton a good school?
Flex High Burton earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools. 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 Flex High School of Michigan?
Besides Flex High Burton, Flex High School of Michigan also operates Flex High North Flint (160 students). See the Flex High School of Michigan district page for the complete list.
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