Enrollment
828
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Niles, MI
Niles Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Niles Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262556006206
👥 S:T ratio 17
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Niles Senior High School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Niles · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.7:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 45.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Niles Senior High School has class sizes larger than 84% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Niles Senior High School ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Niles, MI.
School address
District: Niles Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262556006206 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Niles Senior High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Niles Senior High School
Niles Senior High School is a large high school in Niles, Michigan, enrolling 828 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 92% of state schools at 828 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 307 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #263, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 49/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 828 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 212 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 828 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Niles Community Schools also operates Howardellis Elementary School (529 students) and Ballard Elementary School (516 students) alongside Niles Senior 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 Niles Senior High School compares
Niles Senior High School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.7:1 | ▲ 18% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.3% | ▼ 17% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 828 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
828
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 84% in Michigan - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
33.5%
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
$11,915
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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 828 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
121
in-school suspensions + 91 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 69.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%
African American 8.9%
Two or More 8.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 69.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.3, Niles Senior High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Niles Community Schools, which includes Niles Senior High School.
$11,915
Per student
-12%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.6%
State 69.2%
Federal 11.2%
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 Niles Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howardellis Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ballard Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ring Lardner Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastside Connections School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Niles Cedar Lane | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Niles Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 134
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~828 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Niles Senior High School
How many students attend Niles Senior High School?
Niles Senior High School has 828 students enrolled. It is a high school in Niles, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Niles Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Niles Senior High School is 20.7:1, which is 18% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Niles Senior High School?
45.3% of students at Niles Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Niles Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Niles Senior High School is White at 69.0% of enrollment, in Niles, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Niles Senior High School?
Niles Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower 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 Niles Senior High School rank among high schools in Niles?
By Resource Investment Index, Niles Senior High School ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Niles, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Niles on the city page.
Is Niles Senior High School a good school?
Niles Senior High School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Michigan 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 Niles Community Schools?
Besides Niles Senior High School, Niles Community Schools also operates Howardellis Elementary School (529 students), Ballard Elementary School (516 students), and Ring Lardner Middle School (510 students). See the Niles Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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