Enrollment
178
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Flint, MI
Genesee Early College
Federal NCES profile for Genesee Early College, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260789007793
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Genesee Early College earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #5 of 8
- high schools in Flint · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 42.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 178
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Genesee Early College ranks #5 of 8 high schools in Flint, MI.
School address
District: Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260789007793 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
42.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-21% vs state
What stands out at Genesee Early College
Genesee Early College is a mid-sized high school in Flint, Michigan, enrolling 178 students.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 178 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 214 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #120.
Its student body is led by African American (56%) and White (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 60/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 178 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 26.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Flint's high schools, it stands alongside Transition Center (39 students): Genesee Early College is larger than that campus by headcount.
Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools also operates Carmanainsworth High School (914 students) and Carmanainsworth Middle School (652 students) alongside Genesee Early College.
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 Genesee Early College compares
Genesee Early College on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.7% | ▼ 21% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 178 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
178
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
40.4%
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
$12,450
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 178 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 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
African American 56.2%
White 24.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.6%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: African American at 56.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.1, Genesee Early College is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools, which includes Genesee Early College.
$12,450
Per student
-8%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.7%
State 57.5%
Federal 26.8%
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 Genesee Early College Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carmanainsworth High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Carmanainsworth Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Dye Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Mott Middle College High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Randels Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Genesee Early College's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 914
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar high schools in Flint
3 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.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Genesee Early College
How many students attend Genesee Early College?
Genesee Early College has 178 students enrolled. It is a high school in Flint, MI.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Genesee Early College?
42.7% of students at Genesee Early College are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Genesee Early College?
The largest demographic group at Genesee Early College is African American at 56.2% of enrollment, in Flint, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Genesee Early College?
Genesee Early College has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Genesee Early College rank among high schools in Flint?
By Resource Investment Index, Genesee Early College ranks #5 of 8 high schools in Flint, 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 Flint on the city page.
Is Genesee Early College a good school?
Genesee Early College earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. 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 Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools?
Besides Genesee Early College, Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools also operates Carmanainsworth High School (914 students), Carmanainsworth Middle School (652 students), and Dye Elementary School (559 students). See the Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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