Enrollment
724
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Vicksburg, MI
Vicksburg High School
Federal NCES profile for Vicksburg High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 263495007065
👥 S:T ratio 22
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vicksburg High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Vicksburg · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 21.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Vicksburg High School has class sizes larger than 77% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vicksburg High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Vicksburg, MI.
School address
District: Vicksburg Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263495007065 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Vicksburg High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Vicksburg High School
Vicksburg High School is a large high school in Vicksburg, Michigan, enrolling 724 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.0% free-meal eligibility runs 61% below the Michigan average.
Enrollment of 724 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 403 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #371, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 21 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 362 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Vicksburg's high schools, it stands alongside Vicksburg Pathways High School (126 students): Vicksburg High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.6:1 vs 31.5:1).
Vicksburg Community Schools also operates Vicksburg Middle School (601 students) and Sunset Lake Elementary School (465 students) alongside Vicksburg 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 Vicksburg High School compares
Vicksburg 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 | 19.6:1 | ▲ 12% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.0% | ▼ 61% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 724 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
724
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Michigan - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.5%
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
$12,675
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 362 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 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 88.3%
Two or More 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
African American 1.4%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 88.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.6, Vicksburg High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Vicksburg Community Schools, which includes Vicksburg High School.
$12,675
Per student
-6%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.4%
State 62.6%
Federal 10.0%
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 Vicksburg High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vicksburg Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunset Lake Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tobey Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Indian Lake Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vicksburg Pathways High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vicksburg High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 126
- Students per teacher
- 31.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar high schools in Vicksburg
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high 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 (~724 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Vicksburg High School
How many students attend Vicksburg High School?
Vicksburg High School has 724 students enrolled. It is a high school in Vicksburg, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vicksburg High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vicksburg High School is 19.6:1, which is 12% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vicksburg High School?
21.0% of students at Vicksburg High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vicksburg High School?
The largest demographic group at Vicksburg High School is White at 88.3% of enrollment, in Vicksburg, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vicksburg High School?
Vicksburg High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Vicksburg High School rank among public schools in Vicksburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Vicksburg High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Vicksburg, 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 Vicksburg on the city page.
Is Vicksburg High School a good school?
Vicksburg High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% 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 Vicksburg Community Schools?
Besides Vicksburg High School, Vicksburg Community Schools also operates Vicksburg Middle School (601 students), Sunset Lake Elementary School (465 students), and Tobey Elementary School (379 students). See the Vicksburg Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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