Enrollment
811
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Woodhaven, MI
Patrick Henry Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Patrick Henry Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263648501092
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Patrick Henry Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Woodhaven · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 43.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Patrick Henry Middle School has class sizes larger than 72% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Patrick Henry Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Woodhaven, MI.
School address
District: Woodhaven-Brownstown School District · Michigan
NCES ID 263648501092 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Patrick Henry Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Patrick Henry Middle School
Patrick Henry Middle School is a large combined-grade school in Woodhaven, Michigan, enrolling 811 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 92% of state schools at 811 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 329 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #97.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and African American (14%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 270 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Woodhaven-Brownstown School District also operates Woodhaven High School (1,629 students) and Brownstown Middle School (872 students) alongside Patrick Henry Middle 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 Patrick Henry Middle School compares
Patrick Henry Middle 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.6% | ▼ 20% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 811 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
811
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Michigan - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.3%
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
$13,549
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 270 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 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 62.3%
African American 13.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
Asian 7.5%
Two or More 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 62.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, Patrick Henry Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Woodhaven-Brownstown School District, which includes Patrick Henry Middle School.
$13,549
Per student
+0%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.0%
State 59.2%
Federal 8.8%
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 Patrick Henry Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodhaven High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brownstown Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wegienka Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gudith Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bates Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Patrick Henry Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,629
- Students per teacher
- 28.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 872
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other 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 (~811 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Patrick Henry Middle School
How many students attend Patrick Henry Middle School?
Patrick Henry Middle School has 811 students enrolled. It is a public school in Woodhaven, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Patrick Henry Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Patrick Henry Middle School is 18.9:1, which is 8% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Patrick Henry Middle School?
43.6% of students at Patrick Henry Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Patrick Henry Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Patrick Henry Middle School is White at 62.3% of enrollment, in Woodhaven, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Patrick Henry Middle School?
Patrick Henry Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 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 Patrick Henry Middle School rank among public schools in Woodhaven?
By Resource Investment Index, Patrick Henry Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Woodhaven, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Woodhaven on the city page.
Is Patrick Henry Middle School a good school?
Patrick Henry Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Woodhaven-Brownstown School District?
Besides Patrick Henry Middle School, Woodhaven-Brownstown School District also operates Woodhaven High School (1,629 students), Brownstown Middle School (872 students), and Wegienka Elementary School (392 students). See the Woodhaven-Brownstown School District district page for the complete list.
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