Enrollment
996
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 263342006881
👥 S:T ratio 13
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 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 30/100 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
- 30
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Swartz Creek High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Swartz Creek High School
Swartz Creek High School is a large high school in Swartz Creek, Michigan, enrolling 996 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.7:1 is larger than about 87% of Michigan schools and 24% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 95% of state schools at 996 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 212 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #110.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and African American (10%) (diversity index 40/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 249 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Swartz Creek Community Schools also operates Swartz Creek Middle School (758 students) and Morrish Elementary School (435 students) alongside Swartz Creek 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 Swartz Creek High School compares
Swartz Creek 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,813
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Swartz Creek Community Schools, which includes Swartz Creek High School.
$11,813
Per student
-13%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.5%
State 61.5%
Federal 11.1%
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 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
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- 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
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 (~996 students)
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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.
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 30/100 (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 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.
Is Swartz Creek High School a good school?
Swartz Creek High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan. 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 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.
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