- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Manistee, MI
Manistee Middle High School
Federal NCES profile for Manistee Middle High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 12/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262241005957
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 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
Manistee Middle High School earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Manistee · Resource Index
- 12
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 45.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Manistee Middle High School has class sizes larger than 81% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Manistee Middle High School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Manistee, MI.
School address
District: Manistee Area Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262241005957 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Manistee Middle High School held near 669 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.9 → 33.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 262241005957 · Manistee, MI Other · MID · TRAD
685 enr · 20.1:1 · 45.3% lunch · RII 12
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomas Jefferson Elem School (292 students)
Manistee Middle High School held near 669 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.9 → 33.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Manistee Middle High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Manistee Middle High School
685 students
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson Elem School
292 students
- John F Kennedy 270
John F Kennedy Elem School
270 students
What this shows Manistee Middle High School reports 685 students on the CCD universe file.
How Manistee Middle High School compares
Manistee Middle 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 | 20.1:1 | ▲ 15% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.3% | ▼ 17% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 685 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
685
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in Michigan - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
56.9%
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
$14,776
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 685 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 85.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Two or More 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.1%
African American 1.9%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 85.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.6, Manistee Middle High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
District finance for Manistee Area Public Schools reports $14,776 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Manistee Middle High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jefferson Elem School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John F Kennedy Elem School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Manistee Middle High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar other schools in Manistee
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~685 students)
Frequently asked questions about Manistee Middle High School
How many students attend Manistee Middle High School?
Manistee Middle High School has 685 students enrolled. It is a public school in Manistee, MI. CCD year-over-year: 687 (2022-23) → 669 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manistee Middle High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Manistee Middle High School is 20.1:1, which is 15% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Manistee Middle High School?
45.3% of students at Manistee Middle High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manistee Middle High School?
The largest demographic group at Manistee Middle High School is White at 85.4% of enrollment, in Manistee, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manistee Middle High School?
Manistee Middle High School has a Resource Investment Index of 12/100 (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 Manistee Middle High School rank among schools in Manistee?
By Resource Investment Index, Manistee Middle High School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Manistee, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Manistee on the city page.
What other schools are in Manistee Area Public Schools?
Besides Manistee Middle High School, Manistee Area Public Schools also operates Thomas Jefferson Elem School (292 students) and John F Kennedy Elem School (270 students). See the Manistee Area Public Schools district page for the complete list.