- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Allendale High School held near 772 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.4 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 260255003976 · Allendale, MI Other · MID · TRAD
737 enr · 18.4:1 · 23.4% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Evergreen Elementary (573 students)
Allendale High School held near 772 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.4 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Allendale High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Allendale High School
737 students
- Evergreen Elem
Evergreen Elementary
573 students
- Allendale Midd
Allendale Middle School
564 students
- Oakwood Interm
Oakwood Intermediate
347 students
- Allendale Earl 279
Allendale Early Childhood Center
279 students
- New Options Hi 51
New Options High School
51 students
What this shows Allendale High School reports 737 students on the CCD universe file.
How Allendale High School compares
Allendale 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,195
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
District finance for Allendale Public Schools reports $14,195 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide other 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 (~737 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 775 (2022-23) → 772 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.