Enrollment
903
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Cadillac, MI
Cadillac Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Cadillac Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260759004340
👥 S:T ratio 12
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cadillac Senior High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Cadillac · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 45.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Cadillac Senior High School has class sizes larger than 89% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cadillac Senior High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Cadillac, MI.
School address
District: Cadillac Area Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260759004340 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cadillac Senior High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cadillac Senior High School
Cadillac Senior High School is a large high school in Cadillac, Michigan, enrolling 903 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22:1 is larger than about 89% of Michigan schools and 26% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 94% of state schools at 903 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 245 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #95.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 301 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Cadillac Area Public Schools also operates Mackinaw Trail Middle School (683 students) and Franklin Elementary School (563 students) alongside Cadillac Senior 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 Senior High School compares
Cadillac Senior 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 | 22:1 | ▲ 26% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.1% | ▼ 17% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 903 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
903
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22:1
students per teacher
- 26% 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
32.3%
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
$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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 301 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 91.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
African American 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.1, Cadillac Senior High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cadillac Area Public Schools, which includes Cadillac Senior 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 Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mackinaw Trail Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Forest View Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cadillac Innovation High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cadillac Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 164
- Students per teacher
- 32.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~903 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Cadillac Senior High School
How many students attend Cadillac Senior High School?
Cadillac Senior High School has 903 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cadillac, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cadillac Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cadillac Senior High School is 22:1, which is 26% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cadillac Senior High School?
45.1% of students at Cadillac Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cadillac Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Cadillac Senior High School is White at 91.5% of enrollment, in Cadillac, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cadillac Senior High School?
Cadillac Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Cadillac Senior High School rank among public schools in Cadillac?
By Resource Investment Index, Cadillac Senior High School ranks #2 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 Senior High School a good school?
Cadillac Senior High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% 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 Senior High School, Cadillac Area Public Schools also operates Mackinaw Trail Middle School (683 students), Franklin Elementary School (563 students), and Lincoln Elementary School (480 students). See the Cadillac Area Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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