Ernest W Seaholm High School in Birmingham, MI

At a glance

Reported students

1,081

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

71.5

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

15.1:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Michigan high enrollment

89th percentile

Compared with 978 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

529

Ernest W Seaholm High School: 1,081 reported students.

State peer staffing position

28th percentile

15.1:1 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: 1,375
Teachers (FTE): 69
Student–teacher ratio: 19.9:1

What the reported data says about Ernest W Seaholm High School

Ernest W Seaholm High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Birmingham. It is one of 13 current school records connected to Birmingham Public Schools. NCES reports 1,081 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 89th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.1:1, below 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 (83.6%) and multiracial (5.9%). English learners represent 0.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 27 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Ernest W Seaholm High School

1How do the reported 15.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 71.5 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 6 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 0.9%
Students with disabilities: 14.5%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 11.6%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 6
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 1
Social workers (FTE): 1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White83.6%
Hispanic4.5%
Black2.7%
Asian3%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Multiracial5.9%

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

Students enrolled

27 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

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.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Wylie E Groves High School

High · Grades 09–12

1,108 reported students

Berkshire Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

695 reported students

Birmingham Covington School

Middle · Grades 03–08

643 reported students

Derby Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

631 reported students

Pierce Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

556 reported students

West Maple Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

529 reported students

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Public schools near Ernest W Seaholm 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
Wylie E Groves High School High · Birmingham Public Schools	09–12	1,108	1.5 mi
University High School Academy High · Southfield Public School District	09–12	274	2.7 mi
Oakland Schools Technical CampusSE High · Oakland Schools	09–12	0	3.3 mi
Bloomfield Hills High School High · Bloomfield Hills Schools	09–12	1,481	3.5 mi
Royal Oak High School High · Royal Oak Schools	09–12	1,293	4.4 mi
Berkley High School High · Berkley School District	07–12	1,200	4.4 mi

Frequently asked questions about Ernest W Seaholm High School

What grades does Ernest W Seaholm High School serve?

Ernest W Seaholm High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Birmingham Public Schools.

How many students attend Ernest W Seaholm High School?

Ernest W Seaholm High School reported 1,081 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 89th percentile among 978 Michigan high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,375 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Ernest W Seaholm High School?

The calculated ratio is 15.1:1, based on 1,081 students and 71.5 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 Ernest W Seaholm High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Ernest W Seaholm High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Birmingham Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Ernest W Seaholm High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

11.6% 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 Ernest W Seaholm High School in?

Ernest W Seaholm High School is part of Birmingham Public Schools, based in Beverly Hills, MI, which operates 13 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Ernest W Seaholm High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Wylie E Groves High School (1.5 mi), University High School Academy (2.7 mi), Oakland Schools Technical CampusSE (3.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.