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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MENDON COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 262352006027

Mendon MiddleHigh School

148 KIRBY RD, MENDON, MI 49072 · (269) 496-8491 · St. Joseph County
GRADES 06–12HIGH42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL254 STUDENTS
Enrollment
254
High
DISTRICT 232 · STATE 460
Student : Teacher
15.9:1
16 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.4:1 · STATE 21.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
33%
84 students
DISTRICT 39% · STATE 55%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6
31
Grade 7
33
Grade 8
38
Grade 9
22
Grade 10
41
Grade 11
44
Grade 12
45
Student demographics
White
90%
DISTRICT 91% · STATE 63%
Hispanic
5%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 9%
Black
2%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 18%
Asian
1%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 4%
Two+
2%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 5%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
52%
Female
48%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
254
-67 (-21%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
15.9:1
was 16.2:1
% White
90%
was 92%
% Hispanic
5%
was 2%
% Black
2%
was 3%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Mendon MiddleHigh School

Set in MENDON, Michigan, Mendon MiddleHigh School is a small senior high, one of the schools within Mendon Community School District. It hosts 254 students across grades 6 through 12. That puts it 45% leaner than the typical public school in Michigan, which averages around 460 students.

Across the 2 schools in Mendon Community School District (464 students total), Mendon MiddleHigh School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

On demographics, Mendon MiddleHigh School logs that nearly all students (90%) are White; the rest breaks down as 5% Hispanic.

In terms of school funding signals, Mendon MiddleHigh School lists 16 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 15.9:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 21.6:1, putting Mendon MiddleHigh School tighter than the state norm the norm. Around 33% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. By comparison, St. Joseph County runs at roughly 55%, so the school's eligibility rate is below the surrounding baseline.

In the area at large, the surrounding county (St. Joseph County) records that median household income runs about $66,425, roughly 17% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 8%. Across St. Joseph County's 32 public schools (combined enrollment of about 9,517 students), Mendon MiddleHigh School is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Mendon Elementary School, roughly 0.6 miles away. Within ten miles, there are 8 other public schools, a sparser pattern than typical urban areas.

Mendon MiddleHigh School operates from an outlying location.

Five-year trend. Over the past 7-year window, the student count edged down 21%: 321 students in 2018 compared to 254 in 2025.

Inside the community feed, the feed for Mendon MiddleHigh School typically covers pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

St. Joseph County at a glance

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Population
60,969
Census ACS
Median income
$66,425
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
17%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
32
9,517 students

Quick facts

School name
Mendon MiddleHigh School
District
Mendon Community School District
Address
148 KIRBY RD, MENDON, MI 49072
Phone
(269) 496-8491
County
St. Joseph County
Level
High
Grade range
06–12
Total enrollment
254
Teachers (FTE)
16
Student–teacher ratio
15.9:1
Free/Reduced lunch
84 (33%)
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
262352006027
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Mendon Community School District
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Frequently asked questions

About Mendon MiddleHigh School
What is the total enrollment at Mendon MiddleHigh School?
Mendon MiddleHigh School enrolls approximately 254 students in grades 06-12.
What grades does Mendon MiddleHigh School serve?
Mendon MiddleHigh School serves grades 06-12.
How many teachers does Mendon MiddleHigh School have?
Mendon MiddleHigh School employs 16 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.9:1.
What is the student diversity at Mendon MiddleHigh School?
Student demographics at Mendon MiddleHigh School are roughly 90% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Black, 1% Asian, 2% Two or more.
What district is Mendon MiddleHigh School in?
Mendon MiddleHigh School is part of Mendon Community School District.
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