- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Burton, MI
Madison Academy High School
Federal NCES profile for Madison Academy High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260031708195Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madison Academy High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Burton · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 84.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Madison Academy High School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Academy High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Burton, MI.
School address
District: Madison Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260031708195 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Madison Academy High School held near 240 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 260031708195 · Burton, MI High · SMALL · CHARTER
276 enr · 11:1 · 84.2% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Madison Academy Elementarymiddle School (362 students)
Madison Academy High School held near 240 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How Madison Academy High School compares
Madison Academy 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 37% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.2% | ▲ 55% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 276 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
276
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 10% in Michigan - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,963
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 276 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: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 76.1%
White 13.4%
Two or More 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 76.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.8, Madison Academy High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Madison Academy reports $17,963 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Madison Academy High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Academy Elementarymiddle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Madison Academy High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar high schools in Burton
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~276 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11:1)
Frequently asked questions about Madison Academy High School
How many students attend Madison Academy High School?
Madison Academy High School has 276 students enrolled. It is a high school in Burton, MI. CCD year-over-year: 241 (2022-23) → 240 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison Academy High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison Academy High School is 11:1, which is 37% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 30% 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 Madison Academy High School?
84.2% of students at Madison Academy High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Madison Academy High School?
The largest demographic group at Madison Academy High School is African American at 76.1% of enrollment, in Burton, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madison Academy High School?
Madison Academy High School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Madison Academy High School rank among public schools in Burton?
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Academy High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Burton, 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 Burton on the city page.
What other schools are in Madison Academy?
Besides Madison Academy High School, Madison Academy also operates Madison Academy Elementarymiddle School (362 students). See the Madison Academy district page for the complete list.