Enrollment
307
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Vestaburg Community High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Vestaburg Community High School
Vestaburg Community High School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Vestaburg, Michigan, enrolling 307 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 55.2% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 307 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.
Among 612 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #473, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 307 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Vestaburg Community Schools also operates Vestaburg Community Alternative Education School Wyoming (321 students) and Vestaburg Community Alternative Education School Vestaburg (282 students) alongside Vestaburg Community 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 Vestaburg Community High School compares
Vestaburg Community 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,175
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Vestaburg Community Schools, which includes Vestaburg Community High School.
$11,175
Per student
-17%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.2%
State 74.9%
Federal 3.9%
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 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
- 321
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~307 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Vestaburg on the city page.
Is Vestaburg Community High School a good school?
Vestaburg Community High School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Michigan schools. 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 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.
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