- Enrollment
- 123
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wolverine, MI
Wolverine Middlehigh School
Federal NCES profile for Wolverine Middlehigh School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263648007238
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wolverine Middlehigh School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 78.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 126
- students enrolled
Wolverine Middlehigh School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Wolverine Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 263648007238 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Wolverine Middlehigh School shrank from 135 students in 2022-23 to 124 in 2023-24 (-8.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 7.5 → 7.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-11 students YoY 263648007238 · Wolverine, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
126 enr · 18:1 · 78.5% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Wolverine Elementary School (123 students)
Wolverine Middlehigh School shrank from 135 students in 2022-23 to 124 in 2023-24 (-8.1%). Teacher FTE lost 7.5 → 7.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How Wolverine Middlehigh School compares
Wolverine Middlehigh School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.5% | ▲ 45% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 126 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
126
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in Michigan - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
50.8%
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
$14,520
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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
12
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.0%
Two or More 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.2%
Asian 1.6%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 81.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.3, Wolverine Middlehigh School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Wolverine Community School District reports $14,520 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wolverine Middlehigh School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolverine Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wolverine Middlehigh School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~126 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wolverine Middlehigh School
How many students attend Wolverine Middlehigh School?
Wolverine Middlehigh School has 126 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wolverine, MI. CCD year-over-year: 135 (2022-23) → 124 (2023-24), down 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wolverine Middlehigh School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wolverine Middlehigh School is 18:1, which is 3% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wolverine Middlehigh School?
78.5% of students at Wolverine Middlehigh School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wolverine Middlehigh School?
The largest demographic group at Wolverine Middlehigh School is White at 81.0% of enrollment, in Wolverine, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wolverine Middlehigh School?
Wolverine Middlehigh School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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).
What other schools are in Wolverine Community School District?
Besides Wolverine Middlehigh School, Wolverine Community School District also operates Wolverine Elementary School (123 students). See the Wolverine Community School District district page for the complete list.