Enrollment
370
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Pinconning, MI
Pinconning High School
Federal NCES profile for Pinconning High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262817006391
👥 S:T ratio 18
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pinconning High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Pinconning · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 44.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Pinconning High School has class sizes larger than 84% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pinconning High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Pinconning, MI.
School address
District: Pinconning Area Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262817006391 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pinconning High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pinconning High School
Pinconning High School is a mid-sized high school in Pinconning, Michigan, enrolling 370 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 370 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 715 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #265.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 154 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 52.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 80 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 370 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Pinconning Area Schools also operates Pinconning Central Elementary School (359 students) and Pinconning Middle School (244 students) alongside Pinconning 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 Pinconning High School compares
Pinconning 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 | 20.6:1 | ▲ 18% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.4% | ▼ 18% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 370 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
370
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
20.6:1
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
52.7%
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
$11,774
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
Counselors2.4 FTE
Per 154 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.6 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 89.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
African American 1.9%
Two or More 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 89.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.2, Pinconning High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pinconning Area Schools, which includes Pinconning High School.
$11,774
Per student
-13%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.2%
State 64.4%
Federal 13.5%
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 Pinconning High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinconning Central Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pinconning Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Linwood Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pinconning High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 122
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~370 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Pinconning High School
How many students attend Pinconning High School?
Pinconning High School has 370 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pinconning, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pinconning High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pinconning High School is 20.6:1, which is 18% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pinconning High School?
44.4% of students at Pinconning High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pinconning High School?
The largest demographic group at Pinconning High School is White at 89.7% of enrollment, in Pinconning, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pinconning High School?
Pinconning High School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Pinconning High School rank among public schools in Pinconning?
By Resource Investment Index, Pinconning High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Pinconning, 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 Pinconning on the city page.
Is Pinconning High School a good school?
Pinconning High School earns 26/100 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 Pinconning Area Schools?
Besides Pinconning High School, Pinconning Area Schools also operates Pinconning Central Elementary School (359 students), Pinconning Middle School (244 students), and Linwood Elementary School (122 students). See the Pinconning Area Schools district page for the complete list.
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