Enrollment
134
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 268072000618
Lutz School for Work Experience — Clinton Township, MI
Federal NCES profile for Lutz School for Work Experience, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 39/100.
👥 Class size 76
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Macomb Isd · Michigan
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
-67% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lutz School for Work Experience compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Lutz School for Work Experience reports 134 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 23.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 67% below the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 62% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 44.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 18% below the Michigan average and 14% below the national baseline.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lutz School for Work Experience compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6:1 | ▼ 67% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.6% | ▼ 18% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 134 | top 17% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
44.6%
free-lunch eligible
— 18% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
6:1
students per teacher
— 67% below state mean
Top 4% in Michigan — lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 134 Top 17% in Michigan — larger than 83% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 23.0
Students per teacher 6:1 -67% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 44.6% -18% vs state
NCES ID 268072000618
Student demographics
White 70.9%
African American 20.9%
Asian 3.7%
Two or More 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 70.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP program Not offered
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 9
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
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Similar high schools in Clinton Township
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Clintondale High School
Standard public school
360 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Dianne M Pellerin Center
Alternative education program
182 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Neil E Reid High School
Special-education school
81 students 6.9:1 students per teacher
Macomb Academy
Special-education school
46 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Lutz School for Work Experience
How many students attend Lutz School for Work Experience?
Lutz School for Work Experience has 134 students enrolled. It is a high school in CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lutz School for Work Experience?
The student-teacher ratio at Lutz School for Work Experience is 6:1, which is 67% lower than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 62% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lutz School for Work Experience?
44.6% of students at Lutz School for Work Experience are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lutz School for Work Experience?
The largest demographic group at Lutz School for Work Experience is White at 70.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lutz School for Work Experience?
Lutz School for Work Experience has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.