Enrollment
736
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Tecumseh, MI
Tecumseh High School
Federal NCES profile for Tecumseh High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 263372006918
👥 S:T ratio 20
📚 AP courses 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tecumseh High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Tecumseh · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 28.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Tecumseh High School has class sizes larger than 79% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tecumseh High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Tecumseh, MI.
School address
District: Tecumseh Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263372006918 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tecumseh High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tecumseh High School
Tecumseh High School is a large high school in Tecumseh, Michigan, enrolling 736 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 736 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 421 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #276.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 7 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 245 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Tecumseh Public Schools also operates Tecumseh Middle School (900 students) and Tecumseh Acres North Early Learning Center (360 students) alongside Tecumseh 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 Tecumseh High School compares
Tecumseh 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 | 19.9:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.4% | ▼ 48% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 736 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
736
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 79% in Michigan - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.6%
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
$12,757
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 245 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 71 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.4 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 85.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 85.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.3, Tecumseh High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tecumseh Public Schools, which includes Tecumseh High School.
$12,757
Per student
-6%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.7%
State 63.9%
Federal 6.4%
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 Tecumseh High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tecumseh Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tecumseh Acres North Early Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sutton South Early Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Patterson Intermediate Learning Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Herrick Park Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tecumseh High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 900
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 175
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 164
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~736 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Tecumseh High School
How many students attend Tecumseh High School?
Tecumseh High School has 736 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tecumseh, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tecumseh High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tecumseh High School is 19.9:1, which is 14% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tecumseh High School?
28.4% of students at Tecumseh High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tecumseh High School?
The largest demographic group at Tecumseh High School is White at 85.3% of enrollment, in Tecumseh, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tecumseh High School?
Tecumseh High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Tecumseh High School rank among public schools in Tecumseh?
By Resource Investment Index, Tecumseh High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Tecumseh, 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 Tecumseh on the city page.
Is Tecumseh High School a good school?
Tecumseh High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% 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 Tecumseh Public Schools?
Besides Tecumseh High School, Tecumseh Public Schools also operates Tecumseh Middle School (900 students), Tecumseh Acres North Early Learning Center (360 students), and Sutton South Early Learning Center (330 students). See the Tecumseh Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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