Enrollment
367
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Genesee, MI
Genesee High School
Federal NCES profile for Genesee High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261575005229
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Genesee High School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 80.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 367
- students enrolled
School address
District: Genesee School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261575005229 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
80.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+49% vs state
What stands out at Genesee High School
Genesee High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Genesee, Michigan, enrolling 367 students.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 80.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 367 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 463 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #350, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 367 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Its district, Genesee School District, also runs Haas Elementary School (326 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 Genesee High School compares
Genesee High School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.7% | ▲ 49% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 367 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
367
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
80.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
50.1%
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
$11,030
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 367 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 71.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
Two or More 9.0%
African American 5.4%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 71.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.5, Genesee High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Genesee School District, which includes Genesee High School.
$11,030
Per student
-18%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.7%
State 70.7%
Federal 10.6%
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haas Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Genesee High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Genesee High School
How many students attend Genesee High School?
Genesee High School has 367 students enrolled. It is a public school in Genesee, MI.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Genesee High School?
80.7% of students at Genesee High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Genesee High School?
The largest demographic group at Genesee High School is White at 71.9% of enrollment, in Genesee, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Genesee High School?
Genesee High School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Genesee High School a good school?
Genesee High School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. 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 Genesee School District?
Besides Genesee High School, Genesee School District also operates Haas Elementary School (326 students). See the Genesee School District district page for the complete list.
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