At a glance
Reported students
74
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
1.9
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
38.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan high enrollment
26th percentile
Compared with 978 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
370
Berrien Springs Discovery Academy: 74 reported students.
State peer staffing position
95th percentile
38.9:1 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
- 85
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Student–teacher ratio
- 28.3:1
What the reported data says about Berrien Springs Discovery Academy
Berrien Springs Discovery Academy is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Berrien Sprgs. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Berrien Springs Public Schools. NCES reports 74 students for 2024–25.
Among 978 high schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 280 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 26th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 38.9:1, above 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 (56.8%) and Black (24.3%). English learners represent 7.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Berrien Springs Discovery Academy
- 1How do the reported 38.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 1.9 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 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 7.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 54.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White56.8%
- Hispanic10.8%
- Black24.3%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.4%
- Multiracial5.4%
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 Berrien Springs Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek HS
High · Grades 09–12
370 reported students
Berrien Springs High School
High · Grades 09–12
554 reported students
Link Learning Virtual Program
High · Grades 09–12
2,526 reported students
West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek MS
Middle · Grades 06–08
96 reported students
Berrien Springs Virtual Academy
Other · Grades KG–12
213 reported students
Mars Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
338 reported students
Public schools near Berrien Springs Discovery Academy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berrien Springs High School High · Berrien Springs Public Schools | 09–12 | 554 | 0.1 mi |
| Berrien County Juvenile Center High · Berrien RESA | 06–12 | 10 | 2.2 mi |
| Eau Claire High School High · Eau Claire Public Schools | 09–12 | 180 | 3.1 mi |
| WAY Eau Claire High · Eau Claire Public Schools | 09–12 | 35 | 3.5 mi |
| Buchanan High School High · Buchanan Community Schools | 08–12 | 561 | 8.4 mi |
| Lakeshore High School High · Lakeshore School District (Berrien) | 09–12 | 843 | 9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Berrien Springs Discovery Academy
What grades does Berrien Springs Discovery Academy serve?
Berrien Springs Discovery Academy reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Berrien Springs Public Schools.
How many students attend Berrien Springs Discovery Academy?
Berrien Springs Discovery Academy reported 74 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 26th percentile among 978 Michigan high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 85 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Berrien Springs Discovery Academy?
The calculated ratio is 38.9:1, based on 74 students and 1.9 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 Berrien Springs Discovery Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Berrien Springs Discovery Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Berrien Springs Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Berrien Springs Discovery Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
54.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Berrien Springs Discovery Academy in?
Berrien Springs Discovery Academy is part of Berrien Springs Public Schools, based in Berrien Springs, MI, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Berrien Springs Discovery Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Berrien Springs High School (0.1 mi), Berrien County Juvenile Center (2.2 mi), Eau Claire High School (3.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.