Enrollment
309
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Jonesville, MI
Jonesville High School
Federal NCES profile for Jonesville High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261992005650
👥 S:T ratio 41
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jonesville High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 71% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Jonesville · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.7:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 31.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Jonesville High School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jonesville High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Jonesville, MI.
School address
District: Jonesville Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261992005650 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jonesville High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jonesville High School
Jonesville High School is a mid-sized high school in Jonesville, Michigan, enrolling 309 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 309 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 445 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #301.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 13/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 309 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 61.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Jonesville Community Schools also operates Williams Elementary School (512 students) and Jonesville Middle School (297 students) alongside Jonesville 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 Jonesville High School compares
Jonesville 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.9% | ▼ 41% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 309 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
309
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 29% in Michigan - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
61.5%
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
$12,392
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 309 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 93.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.9, Jonesville High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jonesville Community Schools, which includes Jonesville High School.
$12,392
Per student
-8%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.5%
State 70.9%
Federal 10.6%
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 Jonesville High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williams Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jonesville Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jonesville Pathways | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jonesville High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 62
- Students per teacher
- 31:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~309 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jonesville High School
How many students attend Jonesville High School?
Jonesville High School has 309 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jonesville, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jonesville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jonesville High School is 14.7:1, which is 16% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jonesville High School?
31.9% of students at Jonesville High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jonesville High School?
The largest demographic group at Jonesville High School is White at 93.2% of enrollment, in Jonesville, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jonesville High School?
Jonesville High School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jonesville High School rank among public schools in Jonesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Jonesville High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Jonesville, 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 Jonesville on the city page.
Is Jonesville High School a good school?
Jonesville High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 71% 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 Jonesville Community Schools?
Besides Jonesville High School, Jonesville Community Schools also operates Williams Elementary School (512 students), Jonesville Middle School (297 students), and Jonesville Pathways (62 students). See the Jonesville Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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