Enrollment
294
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Mc Bain, MI
Mcbain High School
Federal NCES profile for Mcbain High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262331006016
👥 S:T ratio 26
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcbain High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Mc Bain · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.4:1
- students per teacher
- 40.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcbain High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcbain High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Mc Bain, MI.
School address
District: Mcbain Rural Agricultural Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262331006016 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mcbain High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mcbain High School
Mcbain High School is a mid-sized high school in Mc Bain, Michigan, enrolling 294 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 294 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 527 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #153.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 294 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Mcbain Rural Agricultural Schools also operates Mcbain Elementary School (520 students) and Mcbain Middle School (267 students) alongside Mcbain 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 Mcbain High School compares
Mcbain 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.8% | ▼ 25% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 294 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
294
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 67% in Michigan - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.2%
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
$12,648
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 294 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.9 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 88.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Two or More 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 88.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.0, Mcbain High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mcbain Rural Agricultural Schools, which includes Mcbain High School.
$12,648
Per student
-6%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.9%
State 68.0%
Federal 13.1%
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 Mcbain High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcbain Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcbain Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcbain High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~294 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mcbain High School
How many students attend Mcbain High School?
Mcbain High School has 294 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mc Bain, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcbain High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcbain High School is 18.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mcbain High School?
40.8% of students at Mcbain High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcbain High School?
The largest demographic group at Mcbain High School is White at 88.4% of enrollment, in Mc Bain, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcbain High School?
Mcbain High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 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 Mcbain High School rank among public schools in Mc Bain?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcbain High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Mc Bain, 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 Mc Bain on the city page.
Is Mcbain High School a good school?
Mcbain High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 Mcbain Rural Agricultural Schools?
Besides Mcbain High School, Mcbain Rural Agricultural Schools also operates Mcbain Elementary School (520 students) and Mcbain Middle School (267 students). See the Mcbain Rural Agricultural Schools district page for the complete list.
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