Enrollment
38
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Saint Johns, MI
Strive Academy
Federal NCES profile for Strive Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 263282001813
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Strive Academy earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #4 of 8
- public schools in Saint Johns · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 74.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 38
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Strive Academy ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Saint Johns, MI.
School address
District: St. Johns Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263282001813 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
74.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+37% vs state
What stands out at Strive Academy
Strive Academy is a higher-need, small high school in Saint Johns, Michigan, enrolling 38 students.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 74.5% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 94% of Michigan schools, with 38 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 78 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #46.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 45/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
St. Johns Public Schools also operates St Johns High School (790 students) and St Johns Middle School (584 students) alongside Strive Academy.
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 Strive Academy compares
Strive Academy on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.5% | ▲ 37% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 38 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
38
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
74.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$11,951
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 71.1%
Hispanic or Latino 21.1%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 2.6%
Largest group: White at 71.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.6, Strive Academy is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Johns Public Schools, which includes Strive Academy.
$11,951
Per student
-12%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.5%
State 59.7%
Federal 11.7%
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 Strive Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Johns High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| St Johns Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Gateway Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Oakview Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Riley Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Strive Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
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.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Strive Academy
How many students attend Strive Academy?
Strive Academy has 38 students enrolled. It is a high school in Saint Johns, MI.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Strive Academy?
74.5% of students at Strive Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Strive Academy?
The largest demographic group at Strive Academy is White at 71.1% of enrollment, in Saint Johns, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Strive Academy?
Strive Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Strive Academy rank among public schools in Saint Johns?
By Resource Investment Index, Strive Academy ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Saint Johns, 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 Johns on the city page.
Is Strive Academy a good school?
Strive Academy earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. 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. Johns Public Schools?
Besides Strive Academy, St. Johns Public Schools also operates St Johns High School (790 students), St Johns Middle School (584 students), and Gateway Elementary School (320 students). See the St. Johns Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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