- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ionia, MI
Ionia High School
Federal NCES profile for Ionia High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261925005601
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ionia High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Michigan schools.
- #8 of 11
- public schools in Ionia · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.1:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 43.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ionia High School has class sizes larger than 89% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ionia High School ranks #8 of 11 public schools in Ionia, MI.
School address
District: Ionia Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261925005601 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Ionia High School held near 801 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.9 → 39.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 261925005601 · Ionia, MI High · MID · TRAD
774 enr · 22.1:1 · 43.9% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Ionia Middle School (629 students)
Ionia High School held near 801 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.9 → 39.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Ionia High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Ionia High School
774 students
- Ionia Middle S
Ionia Middle School
629 students
- Aa Rather Scho 308
Aa Rather School
308 students
- Jefferson Scho 272
Jefferson School
272 students
- Rb Boyce Eleme 254
Rb Boyce Elementary School
254 students
- Twin Rivers El 183
Twin Rivers Elementary School
183 students
What this shows Ionia High School reports 774 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ionia High School compares
Ionia 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 | 22.1:1 | ▲ 26% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.9% | ▼ 19% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 774 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
774
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 89% in Michigan - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
52.1%
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
$12,318
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 258 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 123 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 82.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.0, Ionia High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
District finance for Ionia Public Schools reports $12,318 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ionia High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ionia Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Aa Rather School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rb Boyce Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Twin Rivers Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ionia High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 183
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar high schools in Ionia
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 (~774 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ionia High School
How many students attend Ionia High School?
Ionia High School has 774 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ionia, MI. CCD year-over-year: 805 (2022-23) → 801 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ionia High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ionia High School is 22.1:1, which is 26% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ionia High School?
43.9% of students at Ionia High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ionia High School?
The largest demographic group at Ionia High School is White at 82.0% of enrollment, in Ionia, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ionia High School?
Ionia High School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Ionia High School rank among public schools in Ionia?
By Resource Investment Index, Ionia High School ranks #8 of 11 public schools in Ionia, 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 Ionia on the city page.
What other schools are in Ionia Public Schools?
Besides Ionia High School, Ionia Public Schools also operates Ionia Middle School (629 students), Aa Rather School (308 students), and Jefferson School (272 students). See the Ionia Public Schools district page for the complete list.