- Enrollment
- 1,964
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Howell, MI
Innovation Academy
Federal NCES profile for Innovation Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261872008860
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Innovation Academy earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Howell · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.6:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 53.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Innovation Academy has class sizes larger than 94% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Innovation Academy ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Howell, MI.
School address
District: Howell Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261872008860 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Innovation Academy held near 184 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 7.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 261872008860 · Howell, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
186 enr · 26.6:1 · 53.8% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Howell High School (1,964 students)
Innovation Academy held near 184 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 7.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Innovation Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Howell High Sc
Howell High School
1,964 students
- Parker Middle
Parker Middle School
1,011 students
- Highlander Way
Highlander Way Middle School
789 students
- Three Fires El 753
Three Fires Elementary
753 students
- Southwest Elem 526
Southwest Elementary School
526 students
- This school 186
Innovation Academy
186 students
What this shows Innovation Academy reports 186 students on the CCD universe file.
How Innovation Academy compares
Innovation Academy 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 | 26.6:1 | ▲ 52% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.8% | ▼ 1% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 186 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.6:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
186
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
26.6:1
students per teacher
- 52% above state mean
Top 94% in Michigan - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
29.0%
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
$13,222
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: White at 91.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.2, Innovation Academy is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Howell Public Schools reports $13,222 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Innovation Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parker Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highlander Way Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Three Fires Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southwest Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Innovation Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,011
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar high schools in Howell
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~186 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Innovation Academy
How many students attend Innovation Academy?
Innovation Academy has 186 students enrolled. It is a high school in Howell, MI. CCD year-over-year: 184 (2022-23) → 184 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Innovation Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Innovation Academy is 26.6:1, which is 52% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 69% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Innovation Academy?
53.8% of students at Innovation Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Innovation Academy?
The largest demographic group at Innovation Academy is White at 91.4% of enrollment, in Howell, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Innovation Academy?
Innovation Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Innovation Academy rank among high schools in Howell?
By Resource Investment Index, Innovation Academy ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Howell, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Howell on the city page.
What other schools are in Howell Public Schools?
Besides Innovation Academy, Howell Public Schools also operates Howell High School (1,964 students), Parker Middle School (1,011 students), and Highlander Way Middle School (789 students). See the Howell Public Schools district page for the complete list.