- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Michigan City, IN
Michigan City High School
Federal NCES profile for Michigan City High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180657001160
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Michigan City High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana.
- #3 of 11
- public schools in Michigan City · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 67.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Michigan City High School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Michigan City High School ranks #3 of 11 public schools in Michigan City, IN.
School address
District: Michigan City Area Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180657001160 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Michigan City High School held near 1,531 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 93.3 → 93.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 180657001160 · Michigan City, IN High · MID · TRAD
1,506 enr · 16.2:1 · 67.8% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Joy Elementary School (416 students)
Michigan City High School held near 1,531 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 93.3 → 93.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Michigan City High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Michigan City High School
1,506 students
- Joy Elementary 416
Joy Elementary School
416 students
- Knapp Elementa 407
Knapp Elementary School
407 students
- Pine Elementar 396
Pine Elementary School
396 students
- Barker Middle 390
Barker Middle School
390 students
- Edgewood Eleme 350
Edgewood Elementary School
350 students
What this shows Michigan City High School reports 1,506 students on the CCD universe file.
How Michigan City High School compares
Michigan City High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 2% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.8% | ▲ 37% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,506 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,506
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Indiana - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.3%
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
$16,106
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 251 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
173
in-school suspensions + 272 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 18 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 40.1%
African American 35.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%
Two or More 9.9%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 40.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.5, Michigan City High School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Michigan City Area Schools reports $16,106 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Michigan City High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joy Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Knapp Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pine Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Barker Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edgewood Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Michigan City High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~1,506 students)
Frequently asked questions about Michigan City High School
How many students attend Michigan City High School?
Michigan City High School has 1,506 students enrolled. It is a high school in Michigan City, IN. CCD year-over-year: 1,555 (2022-23) → 1,531 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Michigan City High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Michigan City High School is 16.2:1, which is 2% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Michigan City High School?
67.8% of students at Michigan City High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Michigan City High School?
The largest demographic group at Michigan City High School is White at 40.1% of enrollment, in Michigan City, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Michigan City High School?
Michigan City High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Michigan City High School rank among public schools in Michigan City?
By Resource Investment Index, Michigan City High School ranks #3 of 11 public schools in Michigan City, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Michigan City on the city page.
What other schools are in Michigan City Area Schools?
Besides Michigan City High School, Michigan City Area Schools also operates Joy Elementary School (416 students), Knapp Elementary School (407 students), and Pine Elementary School (396 students). See the Michigan City Area Schools district page for the complete list.