Enrollment
264
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260387004072
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 20/100 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
- 20
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bangor High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bangor High School
Bangor High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Bangor, Michigan, enrolling 264 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 58.7% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 264 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 504 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #360, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (45%) and White (43%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 66.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren) also operates South Walnut Elementary School (341 students) and Bangor Middle School (272 students) alongside Bangor 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 Bangor High School compares
Bangor 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,420
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren), which includes Bangor High School.
$13,420
Per student
-1%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.7%
State 59.8%
Federal 18.5%
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 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
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 74
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~264 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
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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.
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 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. 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.
Is Bangor High School a good school?
Bangor High School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools. 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 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.
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