- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261905005587
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 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 46/100 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
- 46
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Ida High School grew from 408 students in 2022-23 to 441 in 2023-24 (+8.1%).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 25.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+33 students YoY 261905005587 · Ida, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
451 enr · 19.6:1 · 19.4% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Ida Elementary School (514 students)
Ida High School grew from 408 students in 2022-23 to 441 in 2023-24 (+8.1%). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 25.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Ida High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ida Elementary
Ida Elementary School
514 students
- Ida Middle Sch
Ida Middle School
467 students
- This school
Ida High School
451 students
What this shows Ida High School reports 451 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ida High School compares
Ida 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,583
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Ida Public School District reports $12,583 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~451 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 408 (2022-23) → 441 (2023-24), up 33.
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 46/100 (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 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.
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.