Enrollment
1,052
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Southgate, MI
Southgate Anderson High School
Federal NCES profile for Southgate Anderson High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 263234006793
👥 S:T ratio 16
📚 AP courses 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southgate Anderson High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #1 of 9
- public schools in Southgate · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 43.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Southgate Anderson High School has class sizes larger than 86% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southgate Anderson High School ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Southgate, MI.
School address
District: Southgate Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 263234006793 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Southgate Anderson High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Southgate Anderson High School
Southgate Anderson High School is a large high school in Southgate, Michigan, enrolling 1,052 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21:1 is larger than about 86% of Michigan schools and 20% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,052 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 187 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #51.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 52/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 7 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 263 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Southgate Community School District also operates Davidson Middle School (663 students) and Asher School (462 students) alongside Southgate Anderson 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 Southgate Anderson High School compares
Southgate Anderson 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 | 21:1 | ▲ 20% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.8% | ▼ 19% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,052 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,052
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
21:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 86% in Michigan - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
32.7%
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
$15,761
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 263 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 71 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 66.3%
Hispanic or Latino 16.5%
African American 12.4%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 66.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.7, Southgate Anderson High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Southgate Community School District, which includes Southgate Anderson High School.
$15,761
Per student
+17%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.1%
State 54.1%
Federal 10.7%
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 Southgate Anderson High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davidson Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Asher School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Allen Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grogan Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shelters Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southgate Anderson High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 46.2:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~1,052 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Southgate Anderson High School
How many students attend Southgate Anderson High School?
Southgate Anderson High School has 1,052 students enrolled. It is a high school in Southgate, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southgate Anderson High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southgate Anderson High School is 21:1, which is 20% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southgate Anderson High School?
43.8% of students at Southgate Anderson High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southgate Anderson High School?
The largest demographic group at Southgate Anderson High School is White at 66.3% of enrollment, in Southgate, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southgate Anderson High School?
Southgate Anderson High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Southgate Anderson High School rank among public schools in Southgate?
By Resource Investment Index, Southgate Anderson High School ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Southgate, 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 Southgate on the city page.
Is Southgate Anderson High School a good school?
Southgate Anderson High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan. 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 Southgate Community School District?
Besides Southgate Anderson High School, Southgate Community School District also operates Davidson Middle School (663 students), Asher School (462 students), and Allen Elementary School (359 students). See the Southgate Community School District district page for the complete list.
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