- Enrollment
- 896
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
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 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260252003971
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 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 19/100 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
- 19
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Allen Park High School held near 1,136 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 58.9 → 57.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 260252003971 · Allen Park, MI High · MID · TRAD
1,133 enr · 19.5:1 · 31.9% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Allen Park Middle School (896 students)
Allen Park High School held near 1,136 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 58.9 → 57.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Allen Park High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Allen Park High School
1,133 students
- Allen Park Mid
Allen Park Middle School
896 students
- Lindemann Elem
Lindemann Elementary School
639 students
- Bennie Element
Bennie Elementary School
513 students
- Arno Elementar
Arno Elementary School
513 students
What this shows Allen Park High School reports 1,133 students on the CCD universe file.
How Allen Park High School compares
Allen Park High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,864
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Allen Park Public Schools reports $13,864 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,133 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.5:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,152 (2022-23) → 1,136 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
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 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.