Enrollment
882
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Sturgis, MI
Sturgis High School
Federal NCES profile for Sturgis High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 263309006864
👥 S:T ratio 25
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sturgis High School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Michigan schools.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Sturgis · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 47.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Sturgis High School has class sizes larger than 71% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sturgis High School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Sturgis, MI.
School address
District: Sturgis Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263309006864 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sturgis High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sturgis High School
Sturgis High School is a large high school in Sturgis, Michigan, enrolling 882 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 47.9% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 94% of state schools at 882 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 249 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #202, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (39%) (diversity index 53/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 441 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Sturgis Public Schools also operates Eastwood School (642 students) and Sturgis Middle School (634 students) alongside Sturgis 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 Sturgis High School compares
Sturgis 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.9% | ▼ 12% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 882 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
882
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Michigan - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
50.2%
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
$11,786
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 441 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 120 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.7 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 56.1%
Hispanic or Latino 39.1%
African American 1.8%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 56.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.2, Sturgis High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sturgis Public Schools, which includes Sturgis High School.
$11,786
Per student
-13%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.8%
State 66.5%
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 Sturgis High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastwood School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sturgis Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wall School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Congress School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wenzel School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sturgis High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 162
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 148
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~882 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Sturgis High School
How many students attend Sturgis High School?
Sturgis High School has 882 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sturgis, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sturgis High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sturgis High School is 18.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sturgis High School?
47.9% of students at Sturgis High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sturgis High School?
The largest demographic group at Sturgis High School is White at 56.1% of enrollment, in Sturgis, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sturgis High School?
Sturgis High School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Sturgis High School rank among public schools in Sturgis?
By Resource Investment Index, Sturgis High School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Sturgis, 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 Sturgis on the city page.
Is Sturgis High School a good school?
Sturgis High School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% 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 Sturgis Public Schools?
Besides Sturgis High School, Sturgis Public Schools also operates Eastwood School (642 students), Sturgis Middle School (634 students), and Wall School (292 students). See the Sturgis Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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