- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Standish, MI
Standishsterling Central Jrsr High School
Federal NCES profile for Standishsterling Central Jrsr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263294006846
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Standishsterling Central Jrsr High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 50.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 660
- students enrolled
Standishsterling Central Jrsr High School has class sizes larger than 75% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Standish-Sterling Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263294006846 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Standishsterling Central Jrsr High School shrank from 694 students in 2022-23 to 659 in 2023-24 (-5.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.2 → 32.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 263294006846 · Standish, MI Other · MID · TRAD
660 enr · 19.4:1 · 50.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Standishsterling Central Elementary School (654 students)
Standishsterling Central Jrsr High School shrank from 694 students in 2022-23 to 659 in 2023-24 (-5.0%). Teacher FTE lost 34.2 → 32.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Standishsterling Central Jrsr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Standishsterling Central Jrsr High School
660 students
- Standishsterli
Standishsterling Central Elementary School
654 students
- Sterling Eleme 168
Sterling Elementary School
168 students
What this shows Standishsterling Central Jrsr High School reports 660 students on the CCD universe file.
How Standishsterling Central Jrsr High School compares
Standishsterling Central Jrsr 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 | 19.4:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▼ 8% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 660 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
660
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in Michigan - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
54.2%
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
$13,371
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 330 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
56
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 95.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Two or More 1.1%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 95.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.7, Standishsterling Central Jrsr High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Standish-Sterling Community Schools reports $13,371 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Standishsterling Central Jrsr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standishsterling Central Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sterling Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Standishsterling Central Jrsr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 168
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar other schools in Standish
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~660 students)
Frequently asked questions about Standishsterling Central Jrsr High School
How many students attend Standishsterling Central Jrsr High School?
Standishsterling Central Jrsr High School has 660 students enrolled. It is a public school in Standish, MI. CCD year-over-year: 694 (2022-23) → 659 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Standishsterling Central Jrsr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Standishsterling Central Jrsr High School is 19.4:1, which is 11% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Standishsterling Central Jrsr High School?
50.0% of students at Standishsterling Central Jrsr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Standishsterling Central Jrsr High School?
The largest demographic group at Standishsterling Central Jrsr High School is White at 95.5% of enrollment, in Standish, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Standishsterling Central Jrsr High School?
Standishsterling Central Jrsr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Standish-Sterling Community Schools?
Besides Standishsterling Central Jrsr High School, Standish-Sterling Community Schools also operates Standishsterling Central Elementary School (654 students) and Sterling Elementary School (168 students). See the Standish-Sterling Community Schools district page for the complete list.