- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262229005943
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 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 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #11 of 12
- public schools in Madison Heights · Resource Index
- 17
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Madison High School shrank from 269 students in 2022-23 to 244 in 2023-24 (-9.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 15.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 262229005943 · Madison Heights, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
255 enr · 15.9:1 · 75.5% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Madison Elementary School (411 students)
Madison High School shrank from 269 students in 2022-23 to 244 in 2023-24 (-9.3%). Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 15.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Madison High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Madison Elemen
Madison Elementary School
411 students
- This school
Madison High School
255 students
- Wilkinson Midd
Wilkinson Middle School
168 students
- Madison Distri 64
Madison District Early Childhood Education Center
64 students
- Madison Prepar 5
Madison Preparatory High School
5 students
What this shows Madison High School reports 255 students on the CCD universe file.
How Madison High School compares
Madison High School is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$20,200
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
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
District finance for Madison District Public Schools reports $20,200 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~255 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 269 (2022-23) → 244 (2023-24), down 25.
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 17/100 (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 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.
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.