- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Manito, IL
Midwest Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Midwest Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 174396205578
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Midwest Central High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Illinois schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Manito · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 235
- students enrolled
Midwest Central High School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Midwest Central High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Manito, IL.
School address
District: Midwest Central Cusd 191 · Illinois
NCES ID 174396205578 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Midwest Central High School held near 244 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.4 → 22.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 174396205578 · Manito, IL High · SMALL · TRAD
235 enr · 11.2:1 · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Midwest Central Primary School (430 students)
Midwest Central High School held near 244 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.4 → 22.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Midwest Central High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Midwest Centra
Midwest Central Primary School
430 students
- This school
Midwest Central High School
235 students
- Midwest Centra
Midwest Central Middle School
183 students
What this shows Midwest Central High School reports 235 students on the CCD universe file.
How Midwest Central High School compares
Midwest Central High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 20% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 235 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
235
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 20% in Illinois - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
58.3%
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
$14,675
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 235 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
African American 1.3%
Two or More 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 94.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.5, Midwest Central High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
District finance for Midwest Central Cusd 191 reports $14,675 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Midwest Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midwest Central Primary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Midwest Central Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Midwest Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 183
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~235 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Midwest Central High School
How many students attend Midwest Central High School?
Midwest Central High School has 235 students enrolled. It is a high school in Manito, IL. CCD year-over-year: 252 (2022-23) → 244 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Midwest Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Midwest Central High School is 11.2:1, which is 20% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Midwest Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Midwest Central High School is White at 94.0% of enrollment, in Manito, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Midwest Central High School?
Midwest Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Midwest Central High School rank among public schools in Manito?
By Resource Investment Index, Midwest Central High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Manito, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Midwest Central Cusd 191?
Besides Midwest Central High School, Midwest Central Cusd 191 also operates Midwest Central Primary School (430 students) and Midwest Central Middle School (183 students). See the Midwest Central Cusd 191 district page for the complete list.