- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262556006206
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 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 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Niles · Resource Index
- 16
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Niles Senior High School held near 827 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.7 → 41.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 262556006206 · Niles, MI High · MID · TRAD
828 enr · 20.7:1 · 45.3% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Howardellis Elementary School (529 students)
Niles Senior High School held near 827 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.7 → 41.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Niles Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Niles Senior High School
828 students
- Howardellis El
Howardellis Elementary School
529 students
- Ballard Elemen
Ballard Elementary School
516 students
- Ring Lardner M
Ring Lardner Middle School
510 students
- Eastside Conne
Eastside Connections School
403 students
- Niles Cedar La 134
Niles Cedar Lane
134 students
What this shows Niles Senior High School reports 828 students on the CCD universe file.
How Niles Senior High School compares
Niles Senior 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,291
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Niles Community Schools reports $13,291 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~828 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 834 (2022-23) → 827 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
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 16/100 (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 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.
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.