- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Big Rapids, MI
Big Rapids High School
Federal NCES profile for Big Rapids High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260578004205
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Big Rapids High School earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Michigan schools.
- #8 of 8
- public schools in Big Rapids · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.2:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 37.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Big Rapids High School has class sizes larger than 89% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Big Rapids High School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Big Rapids, MI.
School address
District: Big Rapids Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260578004205 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Big Rapids High School held near 747 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 34.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+33 students YoY 260578004205 · Big Rapids, MI High · MID · TRAD
755 enr · 22.2:1 · 37.7% lunch · RII 14
Nearest enrollment peer: Big Rapids Middle School (644 students)
Big Rapids High School held near 747 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount). Teacher FTE held 34.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Big Rapids High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Big Rapids High School
755 students
- Big Rapids Mid
Big Rapids Middle School
644 students
- Riverview Elem
Riverview Elementary School
346 students
- Brookside Elem
Brookside Elementary School
336 students
- Big Rapids Vir 115
Big Rapids Virtual School
115 students
What this shows Big Rapids High School reports 755 students on the CCD universe file.
How Big Rapids High School compares
Big Rapids 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 | 22.2:1 | ▲ 27% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.7% | ▼ 31% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 755 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.2:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
755
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.2:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 89% in Michigan - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
42.0%
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
$12,594
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
71
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.9%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Asian 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 88.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.6, Big Rapids High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
District finance for Big Rapids Public Schools reports $12,594 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Big Rapids High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Rapids Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverview Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brookside Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Big Rapids Virtual School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Big Rapids High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 115
- Students per teacher
- 57.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~755 students)
Frequently asked questions about Big Rapids High School
How many students attend Big Rapids High School?
Big Rapids High School has 755 students enrolled. It is a high school in Big Rapids, MI. CCD year-over-year: 714 (2022-23) → 747 (2023-24), nearly flat (+33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Big Rapids High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Big Rapids High School is 22.2:1, which is 27% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Big Rapids High School?
37.7% of students at Big Rapids High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Big Rapids High School?
The largest demographic group at Big Rapids High School is White at 88.9% of enrollment, in Big Rapids, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Big Rapids High School?
Big Rapids High School has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (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 Big Rapids High School rank among public schools in Big Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Big Rapids High School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Big Rapids, 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 Big Rapids on the city page.
What other schools are in Big Rapids Public Schools?
Besides Big Rapids High School, Big Rapids Public Schools also operates Big Rapids Middle School (644 students), Riverview Elementary School (346 students), and Brookside Elementary School (336 students). See the Big Rapids Public Schools district page for the complete list.