- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Suttons Bay, MI
Suttons Bay Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Suttons Bay Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 263336006871
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Suttons Bay Senior High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 47.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 125
- students enrolled
Suttons Bay Senior High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Suttons Bay Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263336006871 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Suttons Bay Senior High School shrank from 161 students in 2022-23 to 143 in 2023-24 (-11.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 8.1 → 5.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 263336006871 · Suttons Bay, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
125 enr · 15.6:1 · 47.2% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School (214 students)
Suttons Bay Senior High School shrank from 161 students in 2022-23 to 143 in 2023-24 (-11.2%). Teacher FTE lost 8.1 → 5.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Suttons Bay Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Suttons Bay El
Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School
214 students
- Suttons Bay Vi
Suttons Bay Virtual School
149 students
- This school
Suttons Bay Senior High School
125 students
What this shows Suttons Bay Senior High School reports 125 students on the CCD universe file.
How Suttons Bay Senior High School compares
Suttons Bay Senior 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.2% | ▼ 13% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 125 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
125
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 38% in Michigan - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$15,718
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 125 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.8%
Hispanic or Latino 23.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 19.2%
Two or More 11.2%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 44.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, Suttons Bay Senior High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Suttons Bay Public Schools reports $15,718 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Suttons Bay Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Suttons Bay Virtual School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Suttons Bay Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 149
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~125 students)
Frequently asked questions about Suttons Bay Senior High School
How many students attend Suttons Bay Senior High School?
Suttons Bay Senior High School has 125 students enrolled. It is a high school in Suttons Bay, MI. CCD year-over-year: 161 (2022-23) → 143 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Suttons Bay Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Suttons Bay Senior High School is 15.6:1, which is 11% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 1% 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 Suttons Bay Senior High School?
47.2% of students at Suttons Bay Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Suttons Bay Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Suttons Bay Senior High School is White at 44.8% of enrollment, in Suttons Bay, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Suttons Bay Senior High School?
Suttons Bay Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Suttons Bay Public Schools?
Besides Suttons Bay Senior High School, Suttons Bay Public Schools also operates Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School (214 students) and Suttons Bay Virtual School (149 students). See the Suttons Bay Public Schools district page for the complete list.