- Enrollment
- 914
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Melvindale, MI
Melvindale High School
Federal NCES profile for Melvindale High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262346006021
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Melvindale High School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Melvindale · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.4:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 80.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Melvindale High School has class sizes larger than 92% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Melvindale High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Melvindale, MI.
School address
District: Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262346006021 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Melvindale High School held near 979 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.5 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 262346006021 · Melvindale, MI High · MID · TRAD
982 enr · 23.4:1 · 80.2% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Allendale Elementary School (914 students)
Melvindale High School held near 979 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.5 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Melvindale High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Melvindale High School
982 students
- Allendale Elem
Allendale Elementary School
914 students
- Julian O Stron
Julian O Strong Middle School
651 students
- Rogers Early E
Rogers Early Elementary School
436 students
What this shows Melvindale High School reports 982 students on the CCD universe file.
How Melvindale High School compares
Melvindale 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 | 23.4:1 | ▲ 34% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.2% | ▲ 48% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 982 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.4:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
982
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.4:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 92% in Michigan - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
45.3%
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
$15,992
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 327 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
206
in-school suspensions + 70 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.6%
Hispanic or Latino 28.4%
African American 10.2%
Asian 0.9%
Two or More 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 59.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, Melvindale High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
District finance for Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Schools reports $15,992 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Melvindale High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allendale Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Julian O Strong Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rogers Early Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Melvindale High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 651
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~982 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Melvindale High School
How many students attend Melvindale High School?
Melvindale High School has 982 students enrolled. It is a high school in Melvindale, MI. CCD year-over-year: 955 (2022-23) → 979 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Melvindale High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Melvindale High School is 23.4:1, which is 34% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 49% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Melvindale High School?
80.2% of students at Melvindale High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Melvindale High School?
The largest demographic group at Melvindale High School is White at 59.6% of enrollment, in Melvindale, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Melvindale High School?
Melvindale High School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (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 Melvindale High School rank among public schools in Melvindale?
By Resource Investment Index, Melvindale High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Melvindale, 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 Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Schools?
Besides Melvindale High School, Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Schools also operates Allendale Elementary School (914 students), Julian O Strong Middle School (651 students), and Rogers Early Elementary School (436 students). See the Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Schools district page for the complete list.