- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pinckney, MI
Pinckney Community High School
Federal NCES profile for Pinckney Community High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262814006385
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pinckney Community High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Pinckney · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 19.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Pinckney Community High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pinckney Community High School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Pinckney, MI.
School address
District: Pinckney Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262814006385 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-57 students YoY
Pinckney Community High School shrank from 685 students in 2022-23 to 628 in 2023-24 (-8.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 37.4 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-57 students YoY 262814006385 · Pinckney, MI High · MID · TRAD
619 enr · 16.7:1 · 19.1% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Navigator Upper Elementary School (491 students)
Pinckney Community High School shrank from 685 students in 2022-23 to 628 in 2023-24 (-8.3%). Teacher FTE lost 37.4 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Pinckney Community High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Pinckney Community High School
619 students
- Navigator Uppe
Navigator Upper Elementary School
491 students
- Pathfinder Sch
Pathfinder School
473 students
- Farley Hill El 233
Farley Hill Elementary School
233 students
- Country Elemen 192
Country Elementary School
192 students
- The Link a Pa 15
The Link a Pathway to Success
15 students
What this shows Pinckney Community High School reports 619 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pinckney Community High School compares
Pinckney Community High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.1% | ▼ 65% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 619 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
619
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 50% in Michigan - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
46.4%
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
$12,636
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 310 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 90.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 90.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.5, Pinckney Community High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
District finance for Pinckney Community Schools reports $12,636 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pinckney Community High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navigator Upper Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pathfinder School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Farley Hill Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Country Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| The Link a Pathway to Success | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Pinckney Community High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 192
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 15
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~619 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pinckney Community High School
How many students attend Pinckney Community High School?
Pinckney Community High School has 619 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pinckney, MI. CCD year-over-year: 685 (2022-23) → 628 (2023-24), down 57.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pinckney Community High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pinckney Community High School is 16.7:1, which is 5% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 6% 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 Pinckney Community High School?
19.1% of students at Pinckney Community High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pinckney Community High School?
The largest demographic group at Pinckney Community High School is White at 90.1% of enrollment, in Pinckney, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pinckney Community High School?
Pinckney Community High School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Pinckney Community High School rank among public schools in Pinckney?
By Resource Investment Index, Pinckney Community High School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Pinckney, 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 Pinckney on the city page.
What other schools are in Pinckney Community Schools?
Besides Pinckney Community High School, Pinckney Community Schools also operates Navigator Upper Elementary School (491 students), Pathfinder School (473 students), and Farley Hill Elementary School (233 students). See the Pinckney Community Schools district page for the complete list.