Enrollment
255
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Madison Heights, MI
Madison High School
Federal NCES profile for Madison High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262229005943
👥 S:T ratio 36
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madison High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #11 of 12
- public schools in Madison Heights · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 75.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Madison High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madison High School ranks #11 of 12 public schools in Madison Heights, MI.
School address
District: Madison District Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262229005943 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Madison High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Madison High School
Madison High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Madison Heights, Michigan, enrolling 255 students.
At 15.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 75.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 255 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 389 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #339, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (62%) and White (27%) (diversity index 54/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 510 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 81.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Madison District Public Schools spends $17,379 per pupil, 29% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 58 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 255 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Madison District Public Schools also operates Madison Elementary School (411 students) and Wilkinson Middle School (168 students) alongside Madison 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 Madison High School compares
Madison 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 | 15.9:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.5% | ▲ 39% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 255 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
255
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 41% in Michigan - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
81.2%
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
$17,379
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.7 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 62.0%
White 27.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Asian 3.1%
Two or More 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 62.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.8, Madison High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Madison District Public Schools, which includes Madison High School.
$17,379
Per student
+29%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.1%
State 46.9%
Federal 19.1%
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wilkinson Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison District Early Childhood Education Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madison Preparatory High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Madison High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 168
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 64
- Students per teacher
- 5.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 5
- Students per teacher
- 5:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
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 (~255 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Madison High School
How many students attend Madison High School?
Madison High School has 255 students enrolled. It is a high school in Madison Heights, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison High School is 15.9:1, which is 9% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 1% higher 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 High School?
75.5% of students at Madison High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Madison High School?
The largest demographic group at Madison High School is African American at 62.0% of enrollment, in Madison Heights, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madison High School?
Madison High School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 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 Madison High School rank among public schools in Madison Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Madison High School ranks #11 of 12 public schools in Madison Heights, 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 Madison Heights on the city page.
Is Madison High School a good school?
Madison High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 District Public Schools?
Besides Madison High School, Madison District Public Schools also operates Madison Elementary School (411 students), Wilkinson Middle School (168 students), and Madison District Early Childhood Education Center (64 students). See the Madison District Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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