Enrollment
737
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Allendale, MI
Allendale High School
Federal NCES profile for Allendale High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260255003976
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Allendale High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Allendale · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- students per teacher
- 23.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Allendale High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Allendale High School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Allendale, MI.
School address
District: Allendale Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260255003976 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Allendale High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Allendale High School
Allendale High School is a large combined-grade school in Allendale, Michigan, enrolling 737 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 23.4% free-meal eligibility runs 57% below the Michigan average.
Enrollment of 737 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 403 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #145.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 369 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Allendale's public schools, it stands alongside Ottawa Area Center (87 students): Allendale High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.4:1 vs 3:1).
Allendale Public Schools also operates Evergreen Elementary (573 students) and Allendale Middle School (564 students) alongside Allendale 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 Allendale High School compares
Allendale 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.4% | ▼ 57% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 737 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
737
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 67% in Michigan - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.4%
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
$12,955
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 369 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 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 78.2%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 2.2%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 78.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.6, Allendale High School is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Allendale Public Schools, which includes Allendale High School.
$12,955
Per student
-4%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.1%
State 53.1%
Federal 7.9%
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 Allendale High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Allendale Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oakwood Intermediate | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Allendale Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Options High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Allendale High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 279
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 51
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar other schools in Allendale
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~737 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Allendale High School
How many students attend Allendale High School?
Allendale High School has 737 students enrolled. It is a public school in Allendale, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Allendale High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Allendale High School is 18.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Allendale High School?
23.4% of students at Allendale High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Allendale High School?
The largest demographic group at Allendale High School is White at 78.2% of enrollment, in Allendale, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Allendale High School?
Allendale High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 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 Allendale High School rank among schools in Allendale?
By Resource Investment Index, Allendale High School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Allendale, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Allendale on the city page.
Is Allendale High School a good school?
Allendale High School earns 33/100 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 Allendale Public Schools?
Besides Allendale High School, Allendale Public Schools also operates Evergreen Elementary (573 students), Allendale Middle School (564 students), and Oakwood Intermediate (347 students). See the Allendale Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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