- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mancelona, MI
Mancelona High School
Federal NCES profile for Mancelona High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262235005949
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mancelona High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Mancelona · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.1:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 70.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Mancelona High School has class sizes larger than 89% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mancelona High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Mancelona, MI.
School address
District: Mancelona Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262235005949 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Mancelona High School shrank from 286 students in 2022-23 to 252 in 2023-24 (-11.9%).
Teacher FTE added 11.5 → 15.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 262235005949 · Mancelona, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
243 enr · 22.1:1 · 70.3% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Mancelona Elementary School (288 students)
Mancelona High School shrank from 286 students in 2022-23 to 252 in 2023-24 (-11.9%). Teacher FTE added 11.5 → 15.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Mancelona High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mancelona Elem
Mancelona Elementary School
288 students
- This school
Mancelona High School
243 students
- Mancelona Midd
Mancelona Middle School
242 students
What this shows Mancelona High School reports 243 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mancelona High School compares
Mancelona 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 | 22.1:1 | ▲ 26% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.3% | ▲ 29% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 243 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
243
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 89% in Michigan - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
50.6%
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
$15,107
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 243 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
African American 0.8%
Two or More 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 93.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.8, Mancelona High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Mancelona Public Schools reports $15,107 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mancelona High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mancelona Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mancelona Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mancelona High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
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 (~243 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mancelona High School
How many students attend Mancelona High School?
Mancelona High School has 243 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mancelona, MI. CCD year-over-year: 286 (2022-23) → 252 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mancelona High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mancelona High School is 22.1:1, which is 26% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mancelona High School?
70.3% of students at Mancelona High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mancelona High School?
The largest demographic group at Mancelona High School is White at 93.8% of enrollment, in Mancelona, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mancelona High School?
Mancelona High School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Mancelona High School rank among public schools in Mancelona?
By Resource Investment Index, Mancelona High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Mancelona, 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 Mancelona Public Schools?
Besides Mancelona High School, Mancelona Public Schools also operates Mancelona Elementary School (288 students) and Mancelona Middle School (242 students). See the Mancelona Public Schools district page for the complete list.