Enrollment
322
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Leslie, MI
Leslie High School
Federal NCES profile for Leslie High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262145005852
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leslie High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Leslie · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 37.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Leslie High School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Leslie High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Leslie, MI.
School address
District: Leslie Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262145005852 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Leslie High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Leslie High School
Leslie High School is a mid-sized high school in Leslie, Michigan, enrolling 322 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 322 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 554 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #35, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 215 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Leslie's high schools, it stands alongside Ingham Virtual High School (29 students): Leslie High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.6:1 vs 7.3:1).
Leslie Public Schools also operates Woodworth Elementary School (410 students) and Leslie Middle School (326 students) alongside Leslie 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 Leslie High School compares
Leslie 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 17% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.1% | ▼ 32% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 322 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
322
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 28% in Michigan - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.4%
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
$13,232
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 215 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 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 91.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 91.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.3, Leslie High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Leslie Public Schools, which includes Leslie High School.
$13,232
Per student
-2%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.2%
State 60.7%
Federal 11.2%
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 Leslie High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodworth Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leslie Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ingham Virtual High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leslie High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 29
- Students per teacher
- 7.3:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Similar high schools in Leslie
1 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 (~322 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Leslie High School
How many students attend Leslie High School?
Leslie High School has 322 students enrolled. It is a high school in Leslie, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leslie High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Leslie High School is 14.6:1, which is 17% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 7% 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 Leslie High School?
37.1% of students at Leslie High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leslie High School?
The largest demographic group at Leslie High School is White at 91.3% of enrollment, in Leslie, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leslie High School?
Leslie High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Leslie High School rank among public schools in Leslie?
By Resource Investment Index, Leslie High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Leslie, 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 Leslie on the city page.
Is Leslie High School a good school?
Leslie High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% 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 Leslie Public Schools?
Besides Leslie High School, Leslie Public Schools also operates Woodworth Elementary School (410 students), Leslie Middle School (326 students), and Ingham Virtual High School (29 students). See the Leslie Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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