Enrollment
933
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Saint Joseph, MI
St Joseph High School
Federal NCES profile for St Joseph High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 263285006834
👥 S:T ratio 24
📚 AP courses 85
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St Joseph High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Saint Joseph · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 23.3%
- free-lunch eligible
St Joseph High School has class sizes larger than 73% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St Joseph High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Saint Joseph, MI.
School address
District: St. Joseph Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263285006834 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How St Joseph High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at St Joseph High School
St Joseph High School is a large high school in Saint Joseph, Michigan, enrolling 933 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 23.3% free-meal eligibility runs 57% below the Michigan average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 94% of state schools at 933 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 259 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #89.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and African American (8%) (diversity index 45/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 17 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 311 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
St. Joseph Public Schools also operates Upton Middle School (690 students) and Clarke School (462 students) alongside St Joseph 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 St Joseph High School compares
St Joseph 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 9% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.3% | ▼ 57% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 933 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
933
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
19:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Michigan - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.7%
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
$11,699
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 311 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 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 72.6%
African American 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 72.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.4, St Joseph High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Joseph Public Schools, which includes St Joseph High School.
$11,699
Per student
-13%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.6%
State 54.6%
Federal 12.8%
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 St Joseph High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upton Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clarke School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brown School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St Joseph High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~933 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
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Frequently asked questions about St Joseph High School
How many students attend St Joseph High School?
St Joseph High School has 933 students enrolled. It is a high school in Saint Joseph, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Joseph High School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Joseph High School is 19:1, which is 9% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at St Joseph High School?
23.3% of students at St Joseph High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St Joseph High School?
The largest demographic group at St Joseph High School is White at 72.6% of enrollment, in Saint Joseph, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St Joseph High School?
St Joseph High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 St Joseph High School rank among public schools in Saint Joseph?
By Resource Investment Index, St Joseph High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Saint Joseph, 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 Saint Joseph on the city page.
Is St Joseph High School a good school?
St Joseph High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% 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 St. Joseph Public Schools?
Besides St Joseph High School, St. Joseph Public Schools also operates Upton Middle School (690 students), Clarke School (462 students), and Lincoln School (423 students). See the St. Joseph Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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