Enrollment
276
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260031708195Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 56
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Burton · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
84.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Madison Academy High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Madison Academy High School
Madison Academy High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter high school in Burton, Michigan, enrolling 276 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11:1, Madison Academy High School is leaner than roughly 90% of Michigan schools and 37% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 84.2% of students qualify for free meals, 55% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 276 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 384 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #6, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (76%) and White (13%) (diversity index 40/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 276 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Madison Academy spends $16,825 per pupil, 25% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Burton's high schools, it stands alongside Bentley High School Bold Academy (25 students): Madison Academy High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (11:1 vs 5:1).
Its district, Madison Academy, also runs Madison Academy Elementarymiddle School (362 students).
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 Madison Academy High School compares
Madison Academy 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,825
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Madison Academy, which includes Madison Academy High School.
$16,825
Per student
+25%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 4.8%
State 83.3%
Federal 11.9%
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 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
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar high schools in Burton
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high 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 (~276 students)
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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.
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 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Madison Academy High School a good school?
Madison Academy High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% 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 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.
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