- Enrollment
- 193
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fife Lake, MI
Forest Area High School
Federal NCES profile for Forest Area High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261457005151
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Forest Area High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Fife Lake · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 51.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Forest Area High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Forest Area High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Fife Lake, MI.
School address
District: Forest Area Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261457005151 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Forest Area High School grew from 158 students in 2022-23 to 172 in 2023-24 (+8.9%).
Teacher FTE held 11.0 → 10.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 261457005151 · Fife Lake, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
156 enr · 15.6:1 · 51.9% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Forest Area Middle School (193 students)
Forest Area High School grew from 158 students in 2022-23 to 172 in 2023-24 (+8.9%). Teacher FTE held 11.0 → 10.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Forest Area High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Forest Area Mi
Forest Area Middle School
193 students
- This school
Forest Area High School
156 students
- Fife Lake Elem
Fife Lake Elementary School
144 students
What this shows Forest Area High School reports 156 students on the CCD universe file.
How Forest Area High School compares
Forest Area 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.9% | ▼ 4% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 156 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
156
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 38% in Michigan - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
58.3%
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
$15,200
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 156 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.2%
African American 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: White at 96.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.4, Forest Area High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Forest Area Community Schools reports $15,200 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Forest Area High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Area Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fife Lake Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Forest Area High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 144
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~156 students)
Frequently asked questions about Forest Area High School
How many students attend Forest Area High School?
Forest Area High School has 156 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fife Lake, MI. CCD year-over-year: 158 (2022-23) → 172 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Area High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest Area High School is 15.6:1, which is 11% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 1% lower 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 Forest Area High School?
51.9% of students at Forest Area High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Forest Area High School?
The largest demographic group at Forest Area High School is White at 96.2% of enrollment, in Fife Lake, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Forest Area High School?
Forest Area High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Forest Area High School rank among public schools in Fife Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Forest Area High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Fife Lake, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Forest Area Community Schools?
Besides Forest Area High School, Forest Area Community Schools also operates Forest Area Middle School (193 students) and Fife Lake Elementary School (144 students). See the Forest Area Community Schools district page for the complete list.