- Enrollment
- 787
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Battle Creek, MI
Michigan Youth Challenge Academy
Federal NCES profile for Michigan Youth Challenge Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262297008477
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Michigan Youth Challenge Academy earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Battle Creek · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 49.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Michigan Youth Challenge Academy has class sizes larger than 79% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Michigan Youth Challenge Academy ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Battle Creek, MI.
School address
District: Marshall Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262297008477 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Michigan Youth Challenge Academy held near 113 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 6.0 → 6.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 262297008477 · Battle Creek, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
119 enr · 19.8:1 · 49.1% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Marshall High School (787 students)
Michigan Youth Challenge Academy held near 113 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 6.0 → 6.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Michigan Youth Challenge Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marshall High
Marshall High School
787 students
- Marshall Middl
Marshall Middle School
541 students
- Walters Elemen 293
Walters Elementary
293 students
- Hughes Element 261
Hughes Elementary School
261 students
- Gordon Element 252
Gordon Elementary School
252 students
- This school 119
Michigan Youth Challenge Academy
119 students
What this shows Michigan Youth Challenge Academy reports 119 students on the CCD universe file.
How Michigan Youth Challenge Academy compares
Michigan Youth Challenge Academy 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 | 19.8:1 | ▲ 13% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.1% | ▼ 10% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 119 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
119
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Michigan - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$14,707
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.2%
African American 17.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
Two or More 8.4%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 62.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.5, Michigan Youth Challenge Academy is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Marshall Public Schools reports $14,707 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Michigan Youth Challenge Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marshall Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walters Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hughes Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gordon Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Michigan Youth Challenge Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar high schools in Battle Creek
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~119 students)
Frequently asked questions about Michigan Youth Challenge Academy
How many students attend Michigan Youth Challenge Academy?
Michigan Youth Challenge Academy has 119 students enrolled. It is a high school in Battle Creek, MI. CCD year-over-year: 112 (2022-23) → 113 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Michigan Youth Challenge Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Michigan Youth Challenge Academy is 19.8:1, which is 13% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Michigan Youth Challenge Academy?
49.1% of students at Michigan Youth Challenge Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Michigan Youth Challenge Academy?
The largest demographic group at Michigan Youth Challenge Academy is White at 62.2% of enrollment, in Battle Creek, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Michigan Youth Challenge Academy?
Michigan Youth Challenge Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Michigan Youth Challenge Academy rank among public schools in Battle Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, Michigan Youth Challenge Academy ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Battle Creek, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Battle Creek on the city page.
What other schools are in Marshall Public Schools?
Besides Michigan Youth Challenge Academy, Marshall Public Schools also operates Marshall High School (787 students), Marshall Middle School (541 students), and Walters Elementary (293 students). See the Marshall Public Schools district page for the complete list.