- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Swartz Creek, MI
Swartz Creek High School
Federal NCES profile for Swartz Creek High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 263342006881
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Swartz Creek High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Swartz Creek · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.7:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 42.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Swartz Creek High School has class sizes larger than 87% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Swartz Creek High School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Swartz Creek, MI.
School address
District: Swartz Creek Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263342006881 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Swartz Creek High School held near 1,028 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.8 → 50.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 263342006881 · Swartz Creek, MI High · MID · TRAD
996 enr · 21.7:1 · 42.5% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Swartz Creek Middle School (758 students)
Swartz Creek High School held near 1,028 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.8 → 50.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Swartz Creek High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Swartz Creek High School
996 students
- Swartz Creek M
Swartz Creek Middle School
758 students
- Morrish Elemen
Morrish Elementary School
435 students
- Elms Road Elem
Elms Road Elementary School
420 students
- Syring Element 354
Syring Elementary School
354 students
- Dieck Elementa 334
Dieck Elementary School
334 students
What this shows Swartz Creek High School reports 996 students on the CCD universe file.
How Swartz Creek High School compares
Swartz Creek 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 | 21.7:1 | ▲ 24% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.5% | ▼ 22% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 996 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
996
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 87% in Michigan - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
43.3%
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
$13,796
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 249 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
53
in-school suspensions + 90 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.6%
African American 10.3%
Two or More 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 76.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.6, Swartz Creek High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
District finance for Swartz Creek Community Schools reports $13,796 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Swartz Creek High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swartz Creek Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Morrish Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elms Road Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Syring Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dieck Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Swartz Creek High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
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 (~996 students)
Frequently asked questions about Swartz Creek High School
How many students attend Swartz Creek High School?
Swartz Creek High School has 996 students enrolled. It is a high school in Swartz Creek, MI. CCD year-over-year: 1,042 (2022-23) → 1,028 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Swartz Creek High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Swartz Creek High School is 21.7:1, which is 24% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Swartz Creek High School?
42.5% of students at Swartz Creek High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Swartz Creek High School?
The largest demographic group at Swartz Creek High School is White at 76.6% of enrollment, in Swartz Creek, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Swartz Creek High School?
Swartz Creek High School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Swartz Creek High School rank among public schools in Swartz Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, Swartz Creek High School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Swartz Creek, 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 Swartz Creek on the city page.
What other schools are in Swartz Creek Community Schools?
Besides Swartz Creek High School, Swartz Creek Community Schools also operates Swartz Creek Middle School (758 students), Morrish Elementary School (435 students), and Elms Road Elementary School (420 students). See the Swartz Creek Community Schools district page for the complete list.