- Enrollment
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sault S Marie, MI
Malcolm High School
Federal NCES profile for Malcolm High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 263099006730
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Malcolm High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Sault S Marie · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 77.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Malcolm High School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Malcolm High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Sault S Marie, MI.
School address
District: Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263099006730 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Malcolm High School held near 89 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 5.3 → 6.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 263099006730 · Sault S Marie, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
71 enr · 14.2:1 · 77.3% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Sault Area High School (688 students)
Malcolm High School held near 89 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 5.3 → 6.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Malcolm High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sault Area Hig
Sault Area High School
688 students
- Sault Area Mid
Sault Area Middle School
498 students
- Lincoln School
Lincoln School
342 students
- Washington Ele 195
Washington Elementary School
195 students
- This school 71
Malcolm High School
71 students
What this shows Malcolm High School reports 71 students on the CCD universe file.
How Malcolm High School compares
Malcolm 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.3% | ▲ 42% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 71 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
71
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 25% in Michigan - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$12,236
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 50.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 45.1%
African American 1.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: White at 50.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.9, Malcolm High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools reports $12,236 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Malcolm High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sault Area High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sault Area Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Malcolm High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 195
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~71 students)
Frequently asked questions about Malcolm High School
How many students attend Malcolm High School?
Malcolm High School has 71 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sault S Marie, MI. CCD year-over-year: 88 (2022-23) → 89 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Malcolm High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Malcolm High School is 14.2:1, which is 19% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 10% 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 Malcolm High School?
77.3% of students at Malcolm High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Malcolm High School?
The largest demographic group at Malcolm High School is White at 50.7% of enrollment, in Sault S Marie, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Malcolm High School?
Malcolm High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Malcolm High School rank among public schools in Sault S Marie?
By Resource Investment Index, Malcolm High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Sault S Marie, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools?
Besides Malcolm High School, Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools also operates Sault Area High School (688 students), Sault Area Middle School (498 students), and Lincoln School (342 students). See the Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools district page for the complete list.