- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Utica, MI
Utica High School
Federal NCES profile for Utica High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 263447007005
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Utica High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 31.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1,391
- students enrolled
Utica High School has class sizes larger than 75% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Utica Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263447007005 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Utica High School held near 1,372 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 72.6 → 70.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 263447007005 · Utica, MI High · MID · TRAD
1,391 enr · 19.3:1 · 31.9% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Adlai Stevenson High School (1,881 students)
Utica High School held near 1,372 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 72.6 → 70.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Utica High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Adlai Stevenso
Adlai Stevenson High School
1,881 students
- Henry Ford Ii
Henry Ford Ii High School
1,663 students
- Eisenhower Hig
Eisenhower High School
1,625 students
- This school
Utica High School
1,391 students
- Malow Junior H
Malow Junior High School
1,084 students
- Shelby Junior
Shelby Junior High School
1,073 students
What this shows Utica High School reports 1,391 students on the CCD universe file.
How Utica High School compares
Utica 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 | 19.3:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.9% | ▼ 41% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,391 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,391
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Michigan - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.4%
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
$14,295
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.8 FTE
Per 290 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 80.0%
African American 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Asian 5.0%
Two or More 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 80.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.9, Utica High School is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
District finance for Utica Community Schools reports $14,295 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Utica High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adlai Stevenson High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Henry Ford Ii High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Malow Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shelby Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Utica High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,663
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,625
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,084
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,073
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~1,391 students)
Frequently asked questions about Utica High School
How many students attend Utica High School?
Utica High School has 1,391 students enrolled. It is a high school in Utica, MI. CCD year-over-year: 1,368 (2022-23) → 1,372 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Utica High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Utica High School is 19.3:1, which is 10% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Utica High School?
31.9% of students at Utica High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Utica High School?
The largest demographic group at Utica High School is White at 80.0% of enrollment, in Utica, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Utica High School?
Utica High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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).
What other schools are in Utica Community Schools?
Besides Utica High School, Utica Community Schools also operates Adlai Stevenson High School (1,881 students), Henry Ford Ii High School (1,663 students), and Eisenhower High School (1,625 students). See the Utica Community Schools district page for the complete list.