- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Linden, MI
Linden High School
Federal NCES profile for Linden High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262169005870
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Linden High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Linden · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 23.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Linden High School has class sizes larger than 75% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Linden High School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Linden, MI.
School address
District: Linden Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262169005870 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Linden High School held near 827 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.2 → 39.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 262169005870 · Linden, MI Other · MID · TRAD
775 enr · 19.4:1 · 23.7% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Linden Middle School (577 students)
Linden High School held near 827 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.2 → 39.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Linden High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Linden High School
775 students
- Linden Middle
Linden Middle School
577 students
- Hyatt Elementa
Hyatt Elementary
351 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary School
337 students
- Linden Element 295
Linden Elementary School
295 students
What this shows Linden High School reports 775 students on the CCD universe file.
How Linden High School compares
Linden 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 | 19.4:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.7% | ▼ 56% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 775 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
775
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in Michigan - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,189
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
2
in-school suspensions + 74 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.3%
Two or More 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 88.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.4, Linden High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
District finance for Linden Community Schools reports $13,189 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Linden High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linden Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hyatt Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Linden Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Linden High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 351
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Nationwide other 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 (~775 students)
Frequently asked questions about Linden High School
How many students attend Linden High School?
Linden High School has 775 students enrolled. It is a public school in Linden, MI. CCD year-over-year: 852 (2022-23) → 827 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Linden High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Linden High School is 19.4:1, which is 11% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Linden High School?
23.7% of students at Linden High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Linden High School?
The largest demographic group at Linden High School is White at 88.3% of enrollment, in Linden, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Linden High School?
Linden High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Linden High School rank among schools in Linden?
By Resource Investment Index, Linden High School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Linden, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Linden on the city page.
What other schools are in Linden Community Schools?
Besides Linden High School, Linden Community Schools also operates Linden Middle School (577 students), Hyatt Elementary (351 students), and Central Elementary School (337 students). See the Linden Community Schools district page for the complete list.