- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Vassar Senior High School held near 474 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.2 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 263471007056 · Vassar, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
427 enr · 15.8:1 · 52.8% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Central School (366 students)
Vassar Senior High School held near 474 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.2 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Vassar Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Vassar Senior High School
427 students
- Central School
Central School
366 students
- Pioneer Work a 15
Pioneer Work and Learn Center
15 students
What this shows Vassar Senior High School reports 427 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vassar Senior High School compares
Vassar Senior 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 | 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 methodology
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
$17,259
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Vassar Public Schools reports $17,259 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 15
- Students per teacher
- 5:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Nationwide other 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 (~427 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 481 (2022-23) → 474 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.