Enrollment
775
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.4:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Linden High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Linden High School
Linden High School is a large combined-grade school in Linden, Michigan, enrolling 775 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 23.7% free-meal eligibility runs 56% below the Michigan average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 91% of state schools at 775 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 377 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #46.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 258 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
15.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Linden Community Schools also operates Linden Middle School (577 students) and Hyatt Elementary (351 students) alongside Linden 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 Linden High School compares
Linden 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,924
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Linden Community Schools, which includes Linden High School.
$11,924
Per student
-12%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.0%
State 67.5%
Federal 8.6%
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 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
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~775 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.4:1)
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Linden High School a good school?
Linden High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% 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 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.
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