- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Montague, MI
Montague High School
Federal NCES profile for Montague High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262418006100
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Montague High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Montague · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 39.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Montague High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Montague High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Montague, MI.
School address
District: Montague Area Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262418006100 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Montague High School held near 452 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.2 → 21.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 262418006100 · Montague, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
419 enr · 16.8:1 · 39.0% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Oehrli Elementary School (436 students)
Montague High School held near 452 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.2 → 21.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Montague High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oehrli Element
Oehrli Elementary School
436 students
- This school
Montague High School
419 students
- Nellie B Chish
Nellie B Chisholm Middle School
307 students
- Montague Area 85
Montague Area Childhood Center
85 students
What this shows Montague High School reports 419 students on the CCD universe file.
How Montague High School compares
Montague High School 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 | 16.8:1 | ▼ 4% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.0% | ▼ 28% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 419 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
419
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 51% in Michigan - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.2%
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
$14,963
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 210 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Two or More 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.9, Montague High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
District finance for Montague Area Public Schools reports $14,963 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Montague High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oehrli Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nellie B Chisholm Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Montague Area Childhood Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Montague High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 85
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~419 students)
Frequently asked questions about Montague High School
How many students attend Montague High School?
Montague High School has 419 students enrolled. It is a high school in Montague, MI. CCD year-over-year: 464 (2022-23) → 452 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montague High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Montague High School is 16.8:1, which is 4% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 7% higher 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 Montague High School?
39.0% of students at Montague High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Montague High School?
The largest demographic group at Montague High School is White at 89.7% of enrollment, in Montague, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Montague High School?
Montague High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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).
How does Montague High School rank among public schools in Montague?
By Resource Investment Index, Montague High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Montague, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Montague Area Public Schools?
Besides Montague High School, Montague Area Public Schools also operates Oehrli Elementary School (436 students), Nellie B Chisholm Middle School (307 students), and Montague Area Childhood Center (85 students). See the Montague Area Public Schools district page for the complete list.