- Enrollment
- 1,313
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Saginaw, MI
Mackinaw High School
Federal NCES profile for Mackinaw High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 263045001580
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mackinaw High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #5 of 9
- high schools in Saginaw · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 80.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Mackinaw High School has class sizes larger than 91% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mackinaw High School ranks #5 of 9 high schools in Saginaw, MI.
School address
District: Saginaw Township Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263045001580 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Mackinaw High School grew from 133 students in 2022-23 to 141 in 2023-24 (+6.0%).
Teacher FTE held 6.3 → 6.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 263045001580 · Saginaw, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
138 enr · 23:1 · 80.5% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Heritage High School (1,313 students)
Mackinaw High School grew from 133 students in 2022-23 to 141 in 2023-24 (+6.0%). Teacher FTE held 6.3 → 6.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Mackinaw High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Heritage High
Heritage High School
1,313 students
- White Pine Mid
White Pine Middle School
1,019 students
- Sherwood Eleme
Sherwood Elementary School
531 students
- Arrowwood Elem 445
Arrowwood Elementary School
445 students
- Weiss Elementa 357
Weiss Elementary School
357 students
- This school 138
Mackinaw High School
138 students
What this shows Mackinaw High School reports 138 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mackinaw High School compares
Mackinaw High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23:1 | ▲ 31% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.5% | ▲ 48% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 138 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
138
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
23:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 91% in Michigan - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
67.4%
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
$13,133
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 138 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 38.4%
African American 27.5%
Hispanic or Latino 21.7%
Two or More 10.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 38.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.9, Mackinaw High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Saginaw Township Community Schools reports $13,133 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mackinaw High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| White Pine Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sherwood Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arrowwood Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Weiss Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mackinaw High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,019
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Nationwide high 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 (~138 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mackinaw High School
How many students attend Mackinaw High School?
Mackinaw High School has 138 students enrolled. It is a high school in Saginaw, MI. CCD year-over-year: 133 (2022-23) → 141 (2023-24), up 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mackinaw High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mackinaw High School is 23:1, which is 31% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mackinaw High School?
80.5% of students at Mackinaw High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mackinaw High School?
The largest demographic group at Mackinaw High School is White at 38.4% of enrollment, in Saginaw, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mackinaw High School?
Mackinaw High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Mackinaw High School rank among high schools in Saginaw?
By Resource Investment Index, Mackinaw High School ranks #5 of 9 high schools in Saginaw, 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 Saginaw on the city page.
What other schools are in Saginaw Township Community Schools?
Besides Mackinaw High School, Saginaw Township Community Schools also operates Heritage High School (1,313 students), White Pine Middle School (1,019 students), and Sherwood Elementary School (531 students). See the Saginaw Township Community Schools district page for the complete list.