Enrollment
836
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Flint, MI
Kearsley High School
Federal NCES profile for Kearsley High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262007005692
👥 S:T ratio 29
📚 AP courses 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kearsley High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 8
- high schools in Flint · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 71.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Kearsley High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kearsley High School ranks #3 of 8 high schools in Flint, MI.
School address
District: Kearsley Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262007005692 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kearsley High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kearsley High School
Kearsley High School is a higher-need, large high school in Flint, Michigan, enrolling 836 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 71.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 93% of state schools at 836 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 185 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #10, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and African American (15%) (diversity index 53/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 7 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 279 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 9 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Flint's high schools, it stands alongside Transition Center (39 students): Kearsley High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.8:1 vs 2.2:1).
Kearsley Community School District also operates Armstrong Middle School (656 students) and Leota Fiedler Elementary School (431 students) alongside Kearsley 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 Kearsley High School compares
Kearsley 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.9% | ▲ 32% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 836 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
836
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
71.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Michigan - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
48.2%
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
$12,488
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 279 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 152 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
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 65.7%
African American 15.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Two or More 8.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 65.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.8, Kearsley High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kearsley Community School District, which includes Kearsley High School.
$12,488
Per student
-8%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.5%
State 69.1%
Federal 14.4%
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 Kearsley High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armstrong Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leota Fiedler Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kate Dowdall Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Weston Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kearsley Virtual Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kearsley High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 83
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar high schools in Flint
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~836 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Kearsley High School
How many students attend Kearsley High School?
Kearsley High School has 836 students enrolled. It is a high school in Flint, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kearsley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kearsley High School is 17.8:1, which is 2% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kearsley High School?
71.9% of students at Kearsley High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kearsley High School?
The largest demographic group at Kearsley High School is White at 65.7% of enrollment, in Flint, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kearsley High School?
Kearsley High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Kearsley High School rank among high schools in Flint?
By Resource Investment Index, Kearsley High School ranks #3 of 8 high schools in Flint, 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 Flint on the city page.
Is Kearsley High School a good school?
Kearsley High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 Kearsley Community School District?
Besides Kearsley High School, Kearsley Community School District also operates Armstrong Middle School (656 students), Leota Fiedler Elementary School (431 students), and Kate Dowdall Elementary School (405 students). See the Kearsley Community School District district page for the complete list.
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