Enrollment
509
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Yale, MI
Yale Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Yale Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 263660007275
👥 S:T ratio 22
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Yale Senior High School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Michigan schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Yale · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 32.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Yale Senior High School has class sizes larger than 77% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Yale Senior High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Yale, MI.
School address
District: Yale Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263660007275 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Yale Senior High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Yale Senior High School
Yale Senior High School is a mid-sized high school in Yale, Michigan, enrolling 509 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 509 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 609 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #549, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 509 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Yale Public Schools also operates Yale Junior High School (425 students) and Yale Elementary School (329 students) alongside Yale Senior 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 Yale Senior High School compares
Yale Senior 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 | 32.1% | ▼ 41% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 509 | top 25% | - | - |
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.
509
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; 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
29.7%
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
$12,218
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 509 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 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 92.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 0.6%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 92.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.9, Yale Senior High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Yale Public Schools, which includes Yale Senior High School.
$12,218
Per student
-10%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.6%
State 57.6%
Federal 11.8%
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 Yale Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yale Junior High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Yale Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Avoca Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John F Farrellemmett Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Phoenix Alternative School | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Yale Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 211
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 6
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~509 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Yale Senior High School
How many students attend Yale Senior High School?
Yale Senior High School has 509 students enrolled. It is a high school in Yale, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yale Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Yale Senior 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 Yale Senior High School?
32.1% of students at Yale Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Yale Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Yale Senior High School is White at 92.7% of enrollment, in Yale, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Yale Senior High School?
Yale Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower 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 Yale Senior High School rank among public schools in Yale?
By Resource Investment Index, Yale Senior High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Yale, 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 Yale on the city page.
Is Yale Senior High School a good school?
Yale Senior High School earns 21/100 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 Yale Public Schools?
Besides Yale Senior High School, Yale Public Schools also operates Yale Junior High School (425 students), Yale Elementary School (329 students), and Avoca Elementary School (243 students). See the Yale Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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