Enrollment
1,133
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Allen Park, MI
Allen Park High School
Federal NCES profile for Allen Park High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260252003971
👥 S:T ratio 22
📚 AP courses 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Allen Park High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Allen Park · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 31.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Allen Park High School has class sizes larger than 76% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Allen Park High School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Allen Park, MI.
School address
District: Allen Park Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260252003971 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Allen Park High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Allen Park High School
Allen Park High School is a large high school in Allen Park, Michigan, enrolling 1,133 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,133 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 203 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #176, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 40/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 8 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 378 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Allen Park Public Schools also operates Allen Park Middle School (896 students) and Lindemann Elementary School (639 students) alongside Allen Park 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 Allen Park High School compares
Allen Park 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 | 19.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.9% | ▼ 41% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,133 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,133
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Michigan - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.5%
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
$12,463
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 378 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 75.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.2%
African American 3.6%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.7, Allen Park High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Allen Park Public Schools, which includes Allen Park High School.
$12,463
Per student
-8%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.8%
State 67.0%
Federal 8.2%
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 Allen Park High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Park Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lindemann Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bennie Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arno Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Allen Park High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 896
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 (~1,133 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Allen Park High School
How many students attend Allen Park High School?
Allen Park High School has 1,133 students enrolled. It is a high school in Allen Park, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Allen Park High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Allen Park High School is 19.5:1, which is 11% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Allen Park High School?
31.9% of students at Allen Park High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Allen Park High School?
The largest demographic group at Allen Park High School is White at 75.8% of enrollment, in Allen Park, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Allen Park High School?
Allen Park High School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Allen Park High School rank among public schools in Allen Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Allen Park High School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Allen Park, 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 Allen Park on the city page.
Is Allen Park High School a good school?
Allen Park High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan. 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 Allen Park Public Schools?
Besides Allen Park High School, Allen Park Public Schools also operates Allen Park Middle School (896 students), Lindemann Elementary School (639 students), and Bennie Elementary School (513 students). See the Allen Park Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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