Enrollment
1,229
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Flushing, MI
Flushing High School
Federal NCES profile for Flushing High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261455005145
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Flushing High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Flushing · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 36.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Flushing High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Flushing High School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Flushing, MI.
School address
District: Flushing Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261455005145 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
69.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Flushing High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Flushing High School
Flushing High School is a large combined-grade school in Flushing, Michigan, enrolling 1,229 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,229 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 158 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #74.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and African American (11%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 307 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Flushing Community Schools also operates Flushing Middle School (636 students) and Seymour Elementary School (498 students) alongside Flushing 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 Flushing High School compares
Flushing 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.3% | ▼ 33% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,229 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,229
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Michigan - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.2%
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
$12,009
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 307 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 105 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 76.3%
African American 11.1%
Two or More 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 76.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.9, Flushing High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Flushing Community Schools, which includes Flushing High School.
$12,009
Per student
-11%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.0%
State 73.2%
Federal 10.8%
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 Flushing High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flushing Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seymour Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Springview Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elms Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Flushing High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~1,229 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Flushing High School
How many students attend Flushing High School?
Flushing High School has 1,229 students enrolled. It is a public school in Flushing, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Flushing High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Flushing High School is 17.8:1, which is 2% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Flushing High School?
36.3% of students at Flushing High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Flushing High School?
The largest demographic group at Flushing High School is White at 76.3% of enrollment, in Flushing, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Flushing High School?
Flushing High School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Flushing High School rank among schools in Flushing?
By Resource Investment Index, Flushing High School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Flushing, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Flushing on the city page.
Is Flushing High School a good school?
Flushing High School earns 25/100 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 Flushing Community Schools?
Besides Flushing High School, Flushing Community Schools also operates Flushing Middle School (636 students), Seymour Elementary School (498 students), and Central Elementary School (487 students). See the Flushing Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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