Enrollment
71
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 263099006730
👥 S:T ratio 43
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 75% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Sault S Marie · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Malcolm High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Malcolm High School
Malcolm High School is a high-poverty, small high school in Sault S Marie, Michigan, enrolling 71 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 77.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 71 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 108 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #37.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (45%) (diversity index 54/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Its district draws 16.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 20 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 71 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools also operates Sault Area High School (688 students) and Sault Area Middle School (498 students) alongside Malcolm 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 Malcolm High School compares
Malcolm 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,391
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools, which includes Malcolm High School.
$11,391
Per student
-16%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.2%
State 55.4%
Federal 16.4%
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 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
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- 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
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 (~71 students)
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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.
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 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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. See all public schools in Sault S Marie on the city page.
Is Malcolm High School a good school?
Malcolm High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 75% 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 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.
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