- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Michigan Center, MI
Michigan Center Jrsr High School
Federal NCES profile for Michigan Center Jrsr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262379006047
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Michigan Center Jrsr High School earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Michigan schools.
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.3:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 42.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 700
- students enrolled
Michigan Center Jrsr High School has class sizes larger than 92% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Michigan Center School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262379006047 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+62 students YoY
Michigan Center Jrsr High School grew from 580 students in 2022-23 to 642 in 2023-24 (+10.7%).
Teacher FTE added 30.2 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+62 students YoY 262379006047 · Michigan Center, MI Other · MID · TRAD
700 enr · 23.3:1 · 42.8% lunch · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: Keicher Elementary School (402 students)
Michigan Center Jrsr High School grew from 580 students in 2022-23 to 642 in 2023-24 (+10.7%). Teacher FTE added 30.2 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Michigan Center Jrsr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Michigan Center Jrsr High School
700 students
- Keicher Elemen
Keicher Elementary School
402 students
- Arnold Element
Arnold Elementary School
321 students
What this shows Michigan Center Jrsr High School reports 700 students on the CCD universe file.
How Michigan Center Jrsr High School compares
Michigan Center Jrsr High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.3:1 | ▲ 33% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.8% | ▼ 21% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 700 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.3:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
700
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
23.3:1
students per teacher
- 33% 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
36.3%
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
$14,888
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 467 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.9%
Two or More 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
African American 2.0%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 86.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.8, Michigan Center Jrsr High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Michigan Center School District reports $14,888 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Michigan Center Jrsr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keicher Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arnold Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Michigan Center Jrsr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Nationwide other 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 (~700 students)
Frequently asked questions about Michigan Center Jrsr High School
How many students attend Michigan Center Jrsr High School?
Michigan Center Jrsr High School has 700 students enrolled. It is a public school in Michigan Center, MI. CCD year-over-year: 580 (2022-23) → 642 (2023-24), up 62.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Michigan Center Jrsr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Michigan Center Jrsr High School is 23.3:1, which is 33% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Michigan Center Jrsr High School?
42.8% of students at Michigan Center Jrsr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Michigan Center Jrsr High School?
The largest demographic group at Michigan Center Jrsr High School is White at 86.9% of enrollment, in Michigan Center, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Michigan Center Jrsr High School?
Michigan Center Jrsr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (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).
What other schools are in Michigan Center School District?
Besides Michigan Center Jrsr High School, Michigan Center School District also operates Keicher Elementary School (402 students) and Arnold Elementary School (321 students). See the Michigan Center School District district page for the complete list.