- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Vestaburg, MI
Vestaburg Community High School
Federal NCES profile for Vestaburg Community High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263492007059
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vestaburg Community High School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Vestaburg · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.5:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 55.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Vestaburg Community High School has class sizes larger than 83% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vestaburg Community High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Vestaburg, MI.
School address
District: Vestaburg Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263492007059 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Vestaburg Community High School held near 246 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.8 → 13.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 263492007059 · Vestaburg, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
307 enr · 20.5:1 · 55.2% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Vestaburg Community Alternative Education School Wyoming (321 students)
Vestaburg Community High School held near 246 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.8 → 13.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Vestaburg Community High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vestaburg Comm
Vestaburg Community Alternative Education School Wyoming
321 students
- This school
Vestaburg Community High School
307 students
- Vestaburg Comm
Vestaburg Community Alternative Education School Vestaburg
282 students
- Vestaburg Comm
Vestaburg Community Elem School
247 students
What this shows Vestaburg Community High School reports 307 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vestaburg Community High School compares
Vestaburg Community 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 | 20.5:1 | ▲ 17% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.2% | ▲ 2% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 307 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
307
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 83% in Michigan - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
44.3%
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
$11,714
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 307 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Two or More 3.6%
Largest group: White at 90.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.4, Vestaburg Community High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Vestaburg Community Schools reports $11,714 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vestaburg Community High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vestaburg Community Alternative Education School Wyoming | Similar size | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Vestaburg Community Alternative Education School Vestaburg | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Vestaburg Community Elem School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vestaburg Community High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~307 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vestaburg Community High School
How many students attend Vestaburg Community High School?
Vestaburg Community High School has 307 students enrolled. It is a public school in Vestaburg, MI. CCD year-over-year: 252 (2022-23) → 246 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vestaburg Community High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vestaburg Community High School is 20.5:1, which is 17% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vestaburg Community High School?
55.2% of students at Vestaburg Community High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vestaburg Community High School?
The largest demographic group at Vestaburg Community High School is White at 90.6% of enrollment, in Vestaburg, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vestaburg Community High School?
Vestaburg Community High School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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).
How does Vestaburg Community High School rank among public schools in Vestaburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Vestaburg Community High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Vestaburg, 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 Vestaburg Community Schools?
Besides Vestaburg Community High School, Vestaburg Community Schools also operates Vestaburg Community Alternative Education School Wyoming (321 students), Vestaburg Community Alternative Education School Vestaburg (282 students), and Vestaburg Community Elem School (247 students). See the Vestaburg Community Schools district page for the complete list.