Enrollment
315
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Milan, IN
Milan High School
Federal NCES profile for Milan High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180663001168
👥 S:T ratio 43
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Milan High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Milan · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 40.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Milan High School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Milan High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Milan, IN.
School address
District: Milan Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180663001168 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.3%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Milan High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Milan High School
Milan High School is a mid-sized high school in Milan, Indiana, enrolling 315 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 315 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 391 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #296, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 9/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 315 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Milan Community Schools also operates Milan Elementary School (462 students) and Milan Middle School (159 students) alongside Milan 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 Milan High School compares
Milan High School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.3% | ▼ 19% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 315 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
315
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in Indiana - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.7%
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
$12,690
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
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 315 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 95.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 0.6%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 95.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.3, Milan High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Milan Community Schools, which includes Milan High School.
$12,690
Per student
+5%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.5%
State 59.7%
Federal 7.7%
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 Milan High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milan Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Milan Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Milan Intermediate School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Milan High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 159
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 159
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~315 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Milan High School
How many students attend Milan High School?
Milan High School has 315 students enrolled. It is a high school in Milan, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Milan High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Milan High School is 14.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 9% lower 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 Milan High School?
40.3% of students at Milan High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Milan High School?
The largest demographic group at Milan High School is White at 95.2% of enrollment, in Milan, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Milan High School?
Milan High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Milan High School rank among public schools in Milan?
By Resource Investment Index, Milan High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Milan, 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 Milan on the city page.
Is Milan High School a good school?
Milan High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools. 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 Milan Community Schools?
Besides Milan High School, Milan Community Schools also operates Milan Elementary School (462 students), Milan Middle School (159 students), and Milan Intermediate School (159 students). See the Milan Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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