Enrollment
685
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Manistee Middle High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Manistee Middle High School
Manistee Middle High School is a large combined-grade school in Manistee, Michigan, enrolling 685 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 685 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 478 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #468, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 685 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 56.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Manistee's public schools, it stands alongside Manistee Isd Center Programs (46 students): Manistee Middle High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.1:1 vs 6.6:1).
Manistee Area Public Schools also operates Thomas Jefferson Elem School (292 students) and John F Kennedy Elem School (270 students) alongside Manistee Middle 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 Manistee Middle High School compares
Manistee Middle 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 | 20.1:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,137
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Manistee Area Public Schools, which includes Manistee Middle High School.
$15,137
Per student
+12%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.3%
State 40.4%
Federal 18.3%
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 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
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- 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.
Similar other 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 (~685 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.1:1)
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Manistee Middle High School a good school?
Manistee Middle High School earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% 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 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.
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