Enrollment
427
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Vassar, MI
Vassar Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Vassar Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263471007056
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vassar Senior High School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Vassar · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 52.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Vassar Senior High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vassar Senior High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Vassar, MI.
School address
District: Vassar Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263471007056 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Vassar Senior High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Vassar Senior High School
Vassar Senior High School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Vassar, Michigan, enrolling 427 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 52.8% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 427 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 704 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #488.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 56.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Vassar Public Schools also operates Central School (366 students) and Pioneer Work and Learn Center (15 students) alongside Vassar Senior 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 Vassar Senior High School compares
Vassar Senior 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.8% | ▼ 3% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 427 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
427
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 40% in Michigan - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
56.2%
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
$14,541
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 87.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
African American 2.3%
Two or More 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.0, Vassar Senior High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Vassar Public Schools, which includes Vassar Senior High School.
$14,541
Per student
+8%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.4%
State 63.0%
Federal 16.5%
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 Vassar Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Work and Learn Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vassar Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 15
- Students per teacher
- 5:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Similar other 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 (~427 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Vassar Senior High School
How many students attend Vassar Senior High School?
Vassar Senior High School has 427 students enrolled. It is a public school in Vassar, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vassar Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vassar Senior High School is 15.8:1, which is 10% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 1% higher 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 Vassar Senior High School?
52.8% of students at Vassar Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vassar Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Vassar Senior High School is White at 87.4% of enrollment, in Vassar, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vassar Senior High School?
Vassar Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Vassar Senior High School rank among public schools in Vassar?
By Resource Investment Index, Vassar Senior High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Vassar, 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 Vassar on the city page.
Is Vassar Senior High School a good school?
Vassar Senior High School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 Vassar Public Schools?
Besides Vassar Senior High School, Vassar Public Schools also operates Central School (366 students) and Pioneer Work and Learn Center (15 students). See the Vassar Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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