Enrollment
164
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Cadillac, MI
Cadillac Innovation High School
Federal NCES profile for Cadillac Innovation High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260759007733
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cadillac Innovation High School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Cadillac · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 32.8:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 78.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Cadillac Innovation High School has class sizes larger than 97% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cadillac Innovation High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Cadillac, MI.
School address
District: Cadillac Area Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260759007733 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
32.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+87% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cadillac Innovation High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cadillac Innovation High School
Cadillac Innovation High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Cadillac, Michigan, enrolling 164 students.
Class loads run heavy: 32.8:1 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 runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 78.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 164 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.
Against 227 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #155.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 164 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 60.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Cadillac Area Public Schools also operates Cadillac Senior High School (903 students) and Mackinaw Trail Middle School (683 students) alongside Cadillac Innovation 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 Cadillac Innovation High School compares
Cadillac Innovation 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 | 32.8:1 | ▲ 87% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.3% | ▲ 44% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 164 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
32.8:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
164
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
78.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
32.8:1
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
60.4%
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
$11,603
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 164 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 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
White 87.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 87.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.5, Cadillac Innovation High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cadillac Area Public Schools, which includes Cadillac Innovation High School.
$11,603
Per student
-14%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.1%
State 57.6%
Federal 12.3%
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 Cadillac Innovation High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cadillac Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mackinaw Trail Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Forest View Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cadillac Innovation High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 903
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 257
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
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 (~164 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Cadillac Innovation High School
How many students attend Cadillac Innovation High School?
Cadillac Innovation High School has 164 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cadillac, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cadillac Innovation High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cadillac Innovation High School is 32.8:1, which is 87% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 109% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cadillac Innovation High School?
78.3% of students at Cadillac Innovation High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cadillac Innovation High School?
The largest demographic group at Cadillac Innovation High School is White at 87.8% of enrollment, in Cadillac, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cadillac Innovation High School?
Cadillac Innovation High School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cadillac Innovation High School rank among public schools in Cadillac?
By Resource Investment Index, Cadillac Innovation High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Cadillac, 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 Cadillac on the city page.
Is Cadillac Innovation High School a good school?
Cadillac Innovation High School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of 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 Cadillac Area Public Schools?
Besides Cadillac Innovation High School, Cadillac Area Public Schools also operates Cadillac Senior High School (903 students), Mackinaw Trail Middle School (683 students), and Franklin Elementary School (563 students). See the Cadillac Area Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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