Enrollment
981
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Saginaw, MI
Arthur Hill High School
Federal NCES profile for Arthur Hill High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 263039006656
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arthur Hill High School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #7 of 9
- high schools in Saginaw · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 32.7:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 83.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Arthur Hill High School has class sizes larger than 97% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arthur Hill High School ranks #7 of 9 high schools in Saginaw, MI.
School address
District: Saginaw School District of the City of · Michigan
NCES ID 263039006656 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
32.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+87% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Arthur Hill High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Arthur Hill High School
Arthur Hill High School is a high-poverty, large high school in Saginaw, Michigan, enrolling 981 students.
Class loads run heavy: 32.7:1 is larger than about 97% of Michigan schools and 87% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 83.5% of students qualify for free meals, 54% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 95% of state schools at 981 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 131 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #74.
Its student body is led by African American (75%) and White (11%) (diversity index 42/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 491 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 68.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 34.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 559 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 981 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 13 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Saginaw School District of the City of also operates Thompson Middle School (585 students) and Saginaw High School (405 students) alongside Arthur Hill 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 Arthur Hill High School compares
Arthur Hill 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 | 32.7:1 | ▲ 87% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.5% | ▲ 54% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 981 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
32.7:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
981
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
83.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
32.7:1
students per teacher
- 87% above state mean
Top 97% in Michigan - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
68.9%
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
$15,574
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 491 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
227
in-school suspensions + 332 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 57.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 13 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
African American 75.0%
White 10.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Two or More 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 75.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.5, Arthur Hill High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Saginaw School District of the City of, which includes Arthur Hill High School.
$15,574
Per student
+15%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.2%
State 42.7%
Federal 34.1%
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 Arthur Hill High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thompson Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Saginaw High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Handley School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jessie Loomis School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arthur Hill High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~981 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Arthur Hill High School
How many students attend Arthur Hill High School?
Arthur Hill High School has 981 students enrolled. It is a high school in Saginaw, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arthur Hill High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arthur Hill High School is 32.7:1, which is 87% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 108% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Arthur Hill High School?
83.5% of students at Arthur Hill High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arthur Hill High School?
The largest demographic group at Arthur Hill High School is African American at 75.0% of enrollment, in Saginaw, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arthur Hill High School?
Arthur Hill High School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (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 Arthur Hill High School rank among high schools in Saginaw?
By Resource Investment Index, Arthur Hill High School ranks #7 of 9 high schools in Saginaw, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Saginaw on the city page.
Is Arthur Hill High School a good school?
Arthur Hill High School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% 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 Saginaw School District of the City of?
Besides Arthur Hill High School, Saginaw School District of the City of also operates Thompson Middle School (585 students), Saginaw High School (405 students), and Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy (374 students). See the Saginaw School District of the City of district page for the complete list.
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