Enrollment
543
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Allegan, MI
Allegan High School
Federal NCES profile for Allegan High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260222003966
👥 S:T ratio 32
📚 AP courses 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Allegan High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #6 of 10
- public schools in Allegan · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 43.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Allegan High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Allegan High School ranks #6 of 10 public schools in Allegan, MI.
School address
District: Allegan Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260222003966 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Allegan High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Allegan High School
Allegan High School is a mid-sized high school in Allegan, Michigan, enrolling 543 students.
At 17:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 543 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 644 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #255.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 8 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 265 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 63.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 124 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 543 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Allegan Public Schools also operates Le White Middle School (427 students) and Pine Trails Elementary School (326 students) alongside Allegan High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Allegan High School compares
Allegan High School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.7% | ▼ 20% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 543 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
543
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 53% in Michigan - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
63.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,295
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 265 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 108 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 80.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 3.5%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 80.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.6, Allegan High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Allegan Public Schools, which includes Allegan High School.
$13,295
Per student
-2%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.7%
State 57.7%
Federal 12.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Allegan High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le White Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pine Trails Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dawson Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Ward Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Allegan Alternative High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Allegan High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 112
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~543 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Allegan High School
How many students attend Allegan High School?
Allegan High School has 543 students enrolled. It is a high school in Allegan, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Allegan High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Allegan High School is 17:1, which is 3% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Allegan High School?
43.7% of students at Allegan High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Allegan High School?
The largest demographic group at Allegan High School is White at 80.7% of enrollment, in Allegan, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Allegan High School?
Allegan High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Allegan High School rank among public schools in Allegan?
By Resource Investment Index, Allegan High School ranks #6 of 10 public schools in Allegan, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Allegan on the city page.
Is Allegan High School a good school?
Allegan High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Allegan Public Schools?
Besides Allegan High School, Allegan Public Schools also operates Le White Middle School (427 students), Pine Trails Elementary School (326 students), and Dawson Elementary School (278 students). See the Allegan Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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