- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bangor, MI
Bangor High School
Federal NCES profile for Bangor High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260387004072
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bangor High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Bangor · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 58.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Bangor High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bangor High School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Bangor, MI.
School address
District: Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren) · Michigan
NCES ID 260387004072 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Bangor High School held near 277 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.2 → 18.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 260387004072 · Bangor, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
264 enr · 15.5:1 · 58.7% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: South Walnut Elementary School (341 students)
Bangor High School held near 277 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.2 → 18.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Bangor High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Walnut E
South Walnut Elementary School
341 students
- Bangor Middle
Bangor Middle School
272 students
- This school
Bangor High School
264 students
- Bangor Career 74
Bangor Career Academy
74 students
What this shows Bangor High School reports 264 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bangor High School compares
Bangor 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 | 15.5:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.7% | ▲ 8% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 264 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
264
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 37% in Michigan - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
66.3%
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
$17,270
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.7%
White 42.8%
Two or More 8.0%
African American 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.9, Bangor High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
District finance for Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren) reports $17,270 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bangor High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Walnut Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bangor Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bangor Career Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bangor High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 74
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~264 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bangor High School
How many students attend Bangor High School?
Bangor High School has 264 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bangor, MI. CCD year-over-year: 276 (2022-23) → 277 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bangor High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bangor High School is 15.5:1, which is 11% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bangor High School?
58.7% of students at Bangor High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bangor High School?
The largest demographic group at Bangor High School is Hispanic or Latino at 44.7% of enrollment, in Bangor, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bangor High School?
Bangor High School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bangor High School rank among public schools in Bangor?
By Resource Investment Index, Bangor High School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Bangor, 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 Bangor on the city page.
What other schools are in Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren)?
Besides Bangor High School, Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren) also operates South Walnut Elementary School (341 students), Bangor Middle School (272 students), and Bangor Career Academy (74 students). See the Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren) district page for the complete list.