- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Onsted, MI
Onsted Community High School
Federal NCES profile for Onsted Community High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262652006295
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Onsted Community High School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Onsted · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 36.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Onsted Community High School has class sizes larger than 74% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Onsted Community High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Onsted, MI.
School address
District: Onsted Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262652006295 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Onsted Community High School held near 388 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.4 → 17.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 262652006295 · Onsted, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
365 enr · 19.2:1 · 36.2% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Onsted Elementary (536 students)
Onsted Community High School held near 388 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.4 → 17.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Onsted Community High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Onsted Element
Onsted Elementary
536 students
- This school
Onsted Community High School
365 students
- Onsted Middle
Onsted Middle School
243 students
What this shows Onsted Community High School reports 365 students on the CCD universe file.
How Onsted Community High School compares
Onsted Community 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 | 19.2:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.2% | ▼ 33% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 365 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
365
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Michigan - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
63.8%
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
$14,394
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 365 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 89.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.2, Onsted Community High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
District finance for Onsted Community Schools reports $14,394 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Onsted Community High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onsted Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Onsted Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Onsted Community High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~365 students)
Frequently asked questions about Onsted Community High School
How many students attend Onsted Community High School?
Onsted Community High School has 365 students enrolled. It is a high school in Onsted, MI. CCD year-over-year: 389 (2022-23) → 388 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Onsted Community High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Onsted Community High School is 19.2:1, which is 10% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Onsted Community High School?
36.2% of students at Onsted Community High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Onsted Community High School?
The largest demographic group at Onsted Community High School is White at 89.0% of enrollment, in Onsted, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Onsted Community High School?
Onsted Community High School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 Onsted Community High School rank among public schools in Onsted?
By Resource Investment Index, Onsted Community High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Onsted, 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 Onsted Community Schools?
Besides Onsted Community High School, Onsted Community Schools also operates Onsted Elementary (536 students) and Onsted Middle School (243 students). See the Onsted Community Schools district page for the complete list.