- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Shelby, MI
Shelby High School
Federal NCES profile for Shelby 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 263132006736
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shelby High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 74% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Shelby · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.4:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 65.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Shelby High School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shelby High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Shelby, MI.
School address
District: Shelby Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263132006736 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Shelby High School shrank from 376 students in 2022-23 to 352 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.2 → 22.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 263132006736 · Shelby, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
346 enr · 14.4:1 · 65.4% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomas Read Elementary School (433 students)
Shelby High School shrank from 376 students in 2022-23 to 352 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 24.2 → 22.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Shelby High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Thomas Read El
Thomas Read Elementary School
433 students
- This school
Shelby High School
346 students
- Shelby Middle
Shelby Middle School
264 students
- New Era Elemen 160
New Era Elementary School
160 students
What this shows Shelby High School reports 346 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shelby High School compares
Shelby 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 18% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.4% | ▲ 20% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 346 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
346
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 26% in Michigan - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
65.0%
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
$16,321
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 346 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.2%
Hispanic or Latino 39.0%
African American 1.4%
Two or More 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 57.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.0, Shelby High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
District finance for Shelby Public Schools reports $16,321 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shelby High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Read Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shelby Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Era Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shelby High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 160
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~346 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shelby High School
How many students attend Shelby High School?
Shelby High School has 346 students enrolled. It is a high school in Shelby, MI. CCD year-over-year: 376 (2022-23) → 352 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shelby High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shelby High School is 14.4:1, which is 18% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 8% lower 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 Shelby High School?
65.4% of students at Shelby High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shelby High School?
The largest demographic group at Shelby High School is White at 57.2% of enrollment, in Shelby, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shelby High School?
Shelby High School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Shelby High School rank among public schools in Shelby?
By Resource Investment Index, Shelby High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Shelby, 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 Shelby Public Schools?
Besides Shelby High School, Shelby Public Schools also operates Thomas Read Elementary School (433 students), Shelby Middle School (264 students), and New Era Elementary School (160 students). See the Shelby Public Schools district page for the complete list.