Enrollment
439
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Adrian, MI
Madison High School
Federal NCES profile for Madison High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262232005947
👥 S:T ratio 20
📚 AP courses 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madison High School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Michigan schools.
- #10 of 11
- public schools in Adrian · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 47.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Madison High School has class sizes larger than 80% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madison High School ranks #10 of 11 public schools in Adrian, MI.
School address
District: Madison School District (Lenawee) · Michigan
NCES ID 262232005947 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-12% 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 mid-sized high school in Adrian, Michigan, enrolling 439 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 47.9% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 439 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 729 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #683, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%) (diversity index 55/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 7 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 439 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Adrian's high schools, it stands alongside Jclisd Academy a Regional Middle College (46 students): Madison High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20:1 vs 11.5:1).
Madison School District (Lenawee) also operates Madison Elementary School (753 students) and Madison Middle School (388 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 | 20:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.9% | ▼ 12% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 439 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
439
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Michigan - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.9%
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
$12,284
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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 439 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.8 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
White 59.5%
Hispanic or Latino 30.1%
African American 5.9%
Two or More 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 59.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.0, Madison High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Madison School District (Lenawee), which includes Madison High School.
$12,284
Per student
-9%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.4%
State 67.0%
Federal 11.6%
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 | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madison Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | 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
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high schools in Adrian
2 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 (~439 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Madison High School
How many students attend Madison High School?
Madison High School has 439 students enrolled. It is a high school in Adrian, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison High School is 20:1, which is 14% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Madison High School?
47.9% 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 White at 59.5% of enrollment, in Adrian, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madison High School?
Madison High School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 Adrian?
By Resource Investment Index, Madison High School ranks #10 of 11 public schools in Adrian, 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 Adrian on the city page.
Is Madison High School a good school?
Madison High School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% 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 School District (Lenawee)?
Besides Madison High School, Madison School District (Lenawee) also operates Madison Elementary School (753 students) and Madison Middle School (388 students). See the Madison School District (Lenawee) district page for the complete list.
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