- Enrollment
- 217
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Saint Louis, MI
St Louis High School
Federal NCES profile for St Louis High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 263288006837
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St Louis High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 74% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Saint Louis · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.4:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 56.5%
- free-lunch eligible
St Louis High School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St Louis High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Saint Louis, MI.
School address
District: St. Louis Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263288006837 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
St Louis High School held near 281 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 17.7 → 17.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 263288006837 · Saint Louis, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
244 enr · 14.4:1 · 56.5% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Ts Nurnberger Middle School (217 students)
St Louis High School held near 281 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 17.7 → 17.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
St Louis High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
St Louis High School
244 students
- Ts Nurnberger
Ts Nurnberger Middle School
217 students
- Eugene M Nikka
Eugene M Nikkari Elementary
215 students
- Carrie Knause
Carrie Knause Early Childhood Learning Center
206 students
What this shows St Louis High School reports 244 students on the CCD universe file.
How St Louis High School compares
St Louis High School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 56.5% | ▲ 4% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 244 | top 69% | - | - |
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.
244
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
44.3%
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
$14,000
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 244 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 81.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.9, St Louis High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for St. Louis Public Schools reports $14,000 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How St Louis High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ts Nurnberger Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eugene M Nikkari Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carrie Knause Early Childhood Learning Center | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St Louis High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 215
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 206
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 (~244 students)
Frequently asked questions about St Louis High School
How many students attend St Louis High School?
St Louis High School has 244 students enrolled. It is a high school in Saint Louis, MI. CCD year-over-year: 292 (2022-23) → 281 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Louis High School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Louis 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 St Louis High School?
56.5% of students at St Louis High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St Louis High School?
The largest demographic group at St Louis High School is White at 81.1% of enrollment, in Saint Louis, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St Louis High School?
St Louis High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 St Louis High School rank among public schools in Saint Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, St Louis High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Saint Louis, 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 Louis on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Louis Public Schools?
Besides St Louis High School, St. Louis Public Schools also operates Ts Nurnberger Middle School (217 students), Eugene M Nikkari Elementary (215 students), and Carrie Knause Early Childhood Learning Center (206 students). See the St. Louis Public Schools district page for the complete list.