Enrollment
554
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Imlay City, MI
Imlay City High School
Federal NCES profile for Imlay City High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261910005589
👥 S:T ratio 18
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Imlay City High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Imlay City · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.5:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 44.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Imlay City High School has class sizes larger than 83% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Imlay City High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Imlay City, MI.
School address
District: Imlay City Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261910005589 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Imlay City High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Imlay City High School
Imlay City High School is a mid-sized high school in Imlay City, Michigan, enrolling 554 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 554 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 633 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #159.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 42/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 185 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.2% 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.
Imlay City Community Schools also operates Borland Elementary School (396 students) and Imlay City Middle School (395 students) alongside Imlay City 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 Imlay City High School compares
Imlay City 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 | 20.5:1 | ▲ 17% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.3% | ▼ 18% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 554 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
554
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 83% in Michigan - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
37.2%
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
$13,250
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 185 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 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 71.8%
Hispanic or Latino 24.5%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 71.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.4, Imlay City High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Imlay City Community Schools, which includes Imlay City High School.
$13,250
Per student
-2%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.0%
State 63.8%
Federal 11.1%
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 Imlay City High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borland Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Imlay City Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Weston Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Venture High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Imlay City High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 24
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~554 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Imlay City High School
How many students attend Imlay City High School?
Imlay City High School has 554 students enrolled. It is a high school in Imlay City, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Imlay City High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Imlay City High School is 20.5:1, which is 17% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Imlay City High School?
44.3% of students at Imlay City High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Imlay City High School?
The largest demographic group at Imlay City High School is White at 71.8% of enrollment, in Imlay City, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Imlay City High School?
Imlay City High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Imlay City High School rank among public schools in Imlay City?
By Resource Investment Index, Imlay City High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Imlay City, 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 Imlay City on the city page.
Is Imlay City High School a good school?
Imlay City High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of 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 Imlay City Community Schools?
Besides Imlay City High School, Imlay City Community Schools also operates Borland Elementary School (396 students), Imlay City Middle School (395 students), and Weston Elementary School (389 students). See the Imlay City Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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