Enrollment
23
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Troy, MI
Troy Center for Transition
Federal NCES profile for Troy Center for Transition, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 263426001729
👥 S:T ratio 82
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Troy Center for Transition earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Michigan.
- #1 of 13
- public schools in Troy · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 4.6:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 75.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Troy Center for Transition has class sizes smaller than 98% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Troy Center for Transition ranks #1 of 13 public schools in Troy, MI.
School address
District: Troy School District · Michigan
NCES ID 263426001729 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
4.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-74% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Troy Center for Transition compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Troy Center for Transition
Troy Center for Transition is a high-poverty, small high school in Troy, Michigan, enrolling 23 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 4.6:1, Troy Center for Transition is leaner than roughly 98% of Michigan schools and 74% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 75.6% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Michigan schools, with 23 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 58 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #9.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and Asian (35%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Among Troy's high schools, it stands alongside Troy High School (2,032 students): Troy Center for Transition is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (4.6:1 vs 18.1:1).
Troy School District also operates Troy High School (2,032 students) and Athens High School (1,468 students) alongside Troy Center for Transition.
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 Troy Center for Transition compares
Troy Center for Transition on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 4.6:1 | ▼ 74% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.6% | ▲ 39% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 23 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.6:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
23
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
4.6:1
students per teacher
- 74% below state mean
Top 2% in Michigan - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$14,267
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 43.5%
Asian 34.8%
African American 17.4%
Two or More 4.3%
Largest group: White at 43.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.8, Troy Center for Transition is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Troy School District, which includes Troy Center for Transition.
$14,267
Per student
+6%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.2%
State 52.2%
Federal 8.6%
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 Troy Center for Transition Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Athens High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Larson Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boulan Park Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baker Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Troy Center for Transition's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,032
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,468
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 839
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools in Troy
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~23 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~4.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Troy Center for Transition
How many students attend Troy Center for Transition?
Troy Center for Transition has 23 students enrolled. It is a high school in Troy, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Troy Center for Transition?
The student-teacher ratio at Troy Center for Transition is 4.6:1, which is 74% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 71% 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 Troy Center for Transition?
75.6% of students at Troy Center for Transition are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Troy Center for Transition?
The largest demographic group at Troy Center for Transition is White at 43.5% of enrollment, in Troy, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Troy Center for Transition?
Troy Center for Transition has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Troy Center for Transition rank among public schools in Troy?
By Resource Investment Index, Troy Center for Transition ranks #1 of 13 public schools in Troy, 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 Troy on the city page.
Is Troy Center for Transition a good school?
Troy Center for Transition earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the smallest 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 Troy School District?
Besides Troy Center for Transition, Troy School District also operates Troy High School (2,032 students), Athens High School (1,468 students), and Larson Middle School (865 students). See the Troy School District district page for the complete list.
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