Enrollment
451
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Ida, MI
Ida High School
Federal NCES profile for Ida High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261905005587
👥 S:T ratio 22
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ida High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Ida · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 19.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ida High School has class sizes larger than 77% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ida High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Ida, MI.
School address
District: Ida Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261905005587 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ida High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ida High School
Ida High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized high school in Ida, Michigan, enrolling 451 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 19.4% free-meal eligibility runs 64% below the Michigan average.
Enrollment of 451 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 454 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #36, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 8/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 226 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Ida Public School District also operates Ida Elementary School (514 students) and Ida Middle School (467 students) alongside Ida 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 Ida High School compares
Ida 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 | 19.6:1 | ▲ 12% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.4% | ▼ 64% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 451 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
451
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Michigan - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,760
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 226 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 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 95.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Two or More 1.3%
African American 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 95.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.1, Ida High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ida Public School District, which includes Ida High School.
$11,760
Per student
-13%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 12.7%
State 79.0%
Federal 8.3%
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 Ida High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ida Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ida Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ida High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~451 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Ida High School
How many students attend Ida High School?
Ida High School has 451 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ida, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ida High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ida High School is 19.6:1, which is 12% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ida High School?
19.4% of students at Ida High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ida High School?
The largest demographic group at Ida High School is White at 95.8% of enrollment, in Ida, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ida High School?
Ida High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ida High School rank among public schools in Ida?
By Resource Investment Index, Ida High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Ida, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Ida on the city page.
Is Ida High School a good school?
Ida High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Michigan schools. It is also less 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 Ida Public School District?
Besides Ida High School, Ida Public School District also operates Ida Elementary School (514 students) and Ida Middle School (467 students). See the Ida Public School District district page for the complete list.
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