At a glance
Reported students
982
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
58.91
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan high enrollment
86th percentile
Compared with 978 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
388
Fenton Senior High School: 982 reported students.
State peer staffing position
38th percentile
16.7:1 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
- 1,132
- Teachers (FTE)
- 64.6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.5:1
What the reported data says about Fenton Senior High School
Fenton Senior High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Fenton. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Fenton Area Public Schools. NCES reports 982 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 86th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.7:1, 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 (88.1%) and multiracial (5.2%). English learners represent 0.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment. The school reported 19 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Fenton Senior High School
- 1How do the reported 16.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 58.91 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 3 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
- 0.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 29.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- 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
- White88.1%
- Hispanic4%
- Black1.1%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial5.2%
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
19 distinct courses 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 Fenton Area Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Fenton Horizon Academy
High · Grades 09–12
48 reported students
Andrew G Schmidt Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
718 reported students
State Road Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
396 reported students
TomekEastern Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
380 reported students
North Road Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
351 reported students
Public schools near Fenton Senior 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew G Schmidt Middle School Middle · Fenton Area Public Schools | 06–08 | 718 | 0.2 mi |
| Fenton Horizon Academy High · Fenton Area Public Schools | 09–12 | 48 | 0.3 mi |
| Lake Fenton High School High · Lake Fenton Community Schools | 08–12 | 646 | 4.1 mi |
| Linden High School High · Linden Community Schools | 09–12 | 775 | 4.5 mi |
| Holly High School High · Holly Area School District | 09–12 | 1,001 | 7.6 mi |
| Hartland High School High · Hartland Consolidated Schools | 08–12 | 1,610 | 9.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Fenton Senior High School
What grades does Fenton Senior High School serve?
Fenton Senior High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Fenton Area Public Schools.
How many students attend Fenton Senior High School?
Fenton Senior High School reported 982 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 86th percentile among 978 Michigan high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,132 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Fenton Senior High School?
The calculated ratio is 16.7:1, based on 982 students and 58.91 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 Fenton Senior High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Fenton Senior High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Fenton Area Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Fenton Senior High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
29.1% 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 Fenton Senior High School in?
Fenton Senior High School is part of Fenton Area Public Schools, based in Fenton, MI, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Fenton Senior High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Andrew G Schmidt Middle School (0.2 mi), Fenton Horizon Academy (0.3 mi), Lake Fenton High School (4.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.