- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261910005589
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 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 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Imlay City · Resource Index
- 30
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Imlay City High School held near 518 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 20.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 261910005589 · Imlay City, MI High · MID · TRAD
554 enr · 20.5:1 · 44.3% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Borland Elementary School (396 students)
Imlay City High School held near 518 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 20.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Imlay City High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Imlay City High School
554 students
- Borland Elemen
Borland Elementary School
396 students
- Imlay City Mid
Imlay City Middle School
395 students
- Weston Element
Weston Elementary School
389 students
- Venture High S 24
Venture High School
24 students
What this shows Imlay City High School reports 554 students on the CCD universe file.
How Imlay City High School compares
Imlay City High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,275
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
District finance for Imlay City Community Schools reports $14,275 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~554 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 524 (2022-23) → 518 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
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 30/100 (lower 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 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.
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.