Enrollment
412
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Manistique, MI
Manistique Middle and High School
Federal NCES profile for Manistique Middle and High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262247005963
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Manistique Middle and High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Michigan schools.
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 52.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 412
- students enrolled
Manistique Middle and High School has class sizes larger than 77% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Manistique Area Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262247005963 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Manistique Middle and High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Manistique Middle and High School
Manistique Middle and High School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Manistique, Michigan, enrolling 412 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 52.0% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 412 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 722 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #275.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (22%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 412 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Manistique's public schools, it stands alongside Emerald Elementary School (267 students): Manistique Middle and High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.6:1 vs 14.8:1).
Manistique Area Schools also operates Emerald Elementary School (267 students) and Jack Reque Alternative High School (22 students) alongside Manistique Middle and 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 Manistique Middle and High School compares
Manistique Middle and 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 | 19.6:1 | ▲ 12% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.0% | ▼ 4% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 412 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
412
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Michigan - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.2%
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
$13,015
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 412 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 75.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 21.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
Two or More 0.7%
Asian 0.5%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.7, Manistique Middle and High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Manistique Area Schools, which includes Manistique Middle and High School.
$13,015
Per student
-4%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.9%
State 40.2%
Federal 15.9%
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 Manistique Middle and High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emerald Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jack Reque Alternative High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Manistique Middle and High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 22
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Manistique
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 (~412 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Manistique Middle and High School
How many students attend Manistique Middle and High School?
Manistique Middle and High School has 412 students enrolled. It is a public school in Manistique, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manistique Middle and High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Manistique Middle and High School is 19.6:1, which is 12% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Manistique Middle and High School?
52.0% of students at Manistique Middle and High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manistique Middle and High School?
The largest demographic group at Manistique Middle and High School is White at 75.2% of enrollment, in Manistique, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manistique Middle and High School?
Manistique Middle and High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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).
Is Manistique Middle and High School a good school?
Manistique Middle and High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% 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 Manistique Area Schools?
Besides Manistique Middle and High School, Manistique Area Schools also operates Emerald Elementary School (267 students) and Jack Reque Alternative High School (22 students). See the Manistique Area Schools district page for the complete list.
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