Enrollment
352
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Menominee, MI
Menominee High School
Federal NCES profile for Menominee High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262355006032
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Menominee High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Menominee · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 40.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Menominee High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Menominee High School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Menominee, MI.
School address
District: Menominee Area Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262355006032 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Menominee High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Menominee High School
Menominee High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Menominee, Michigan, enrolling 352 students.
At 16:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 352 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 656 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #452.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 352 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 89 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 352 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Menominee Area Public Schools also operates Blesch Intermediate School (531 students) and Menominee Jr High School (271 students) alongside Menominee 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 Menominee High School compares
Menominee 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 | 16:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.3% | ▼ 26% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 352 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
352
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 42% in Michigan - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.5%
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
$12,809
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 352 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
56
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 88.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.6, Menominee High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Menominee Area Public Schools, which includes Menominee High School.
$12,809
Per student
-5%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.9%
State 61.8%
Federal 15.3%
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 Menominee High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blesch Intermediate School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Menominee Jr High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Menominee High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~352 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Menominee High School
How many students attend Menominee High School?
Menominee High School has 352 students enrolled. It is a public school in Menominee, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Menominee High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Menominee High School is 16:1, which is 9% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Menominee High School?
40.3% of students at Menominee High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Menominee High School?
The largest demographic group at Menominee High School is White at 88.9% of enrollment, in Menominee, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Menominee High School?
Menominee High School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Menominee High School rank among schools in Menominee?
By Resource Investment Index, Menominee High School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Menominee, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Menominee on the city page.
Is Menominee High School a good school?
Menominee High School earns 24/100 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 Menominee Area Public Schools?
Besides Menominee High School, Menominee Area Public Schools also operates Blesch Intermediate School (531 students), Menominee Jr High School (271 students), and Central Elementary School (264 students). See the Menominee Area Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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