At a glance
Reported students
376
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
20.1
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan high enrollment
59th percentile
Compared with 978 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
320.5
Beal City High School: 376 reported students.
State peer staffing position
57th percentile
18.7:1 reported; state peer median 18.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 402
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13.25
- Student–teacher ratio
- 30.3:1
What the reported data says about Beal City High School
Beal City High School is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in Mount Pleasant. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Beal City Public Schools. NCES reports 376 students for 2024–25.
Among 978 high schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 280 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 59th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.7:1, close to the Michigan median of 18.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (91.8%) and American Indian or Alaska Native (3.2%). English learners represent 0.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Beal City High School
- 1How do the reported 18.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 20.1 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 21.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White91.8%
- Hispanic1.6%
- Black0.8%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native3.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Beal City Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
View all 2 district schools →Public schools near Beal City High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beal City Elementary School Elementary · Beal City Public Schools | KG–05 | 265 | under 0.1 mi |
| Weidman Elementary School Elementary · Chippewa Hills School District | PK–04 | 258 | 3.6 mi |
| Kinney School High · Mt. Pleasant City School District | 09–12 | 0 | 8.2 mi |
| Mt Pleasant Senior High School High · Mt. Pleasant City School District | 09–12 | 1,066 | 9.2 mi |
| Isabella Day Treatment High · Mt. Pleasant City School District | 07–12 | 6 | 9.8 mi |
| Oasis High · Mt. Pleasant City School District | 06–12 | 138 | 9.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Beal City High School
What grades does Beal City High School serve?
Beal City High School reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Beal City Public Schools.
How many students attend Beal City High School?
Beal City High School reported 376 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 59th percentile among 978 Michigan high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 402 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Beal City High School?
The calculated ratio is 18.7:1, based on 376 students and 20.1 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 18.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Beal City High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Beal City High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Beal City Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Beal City High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
21.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Beal City High School in?
Beal City High School is part of Beal City Public Schools, based in Mount Pleasant, MI, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Beal City High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Beal City Elementary School (under 0.1 mi), Weidman Elementary School (3.6 mi), Kinney School (8.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.