- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262331006016
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 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 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Mc Bain · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Mcbain High School held near 309 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.1 → 17.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 262331006016 · Mc Bain, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
294 enr · 18.4:1 · 40.8% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Mcbain Elementary School (520 students)
Mcbain High School held near 309 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.1 → 17.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Mcbain High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mcbain Element
Mcbain Elementary School
520 students
- This school
Mcbain High School
294 students
- Mcbain Middle
Mcbain Middle School
267 students
What this shows Mcbain High School reports 294 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcbain High School compares
Mcbain 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,642
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 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.
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
District finance for Mcbain Rural Agricultural Schools reports $14,642 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~294 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 299 (2022-23) → 309 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
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 33/100 (typical 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 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.
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.