- Enrollment
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260759004340
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 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 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Cadillac · Resource Index
- 25
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Cadillac Senior High School held near 884 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.4 → 41.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 260759004340 · Cadillac, MI High · MID · TRAD
903 enr · 22:1 · 45.1% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Mackinaw Trail Middle School (683 students)
Cadillac Senior High School held near 884 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.4 → 41.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Cadillac Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Cadillac Senior High School
903 students
- Mackinaw Trail
Mackinaw Trail Middle School
683 students
- Franklin Eleme
Franklin Elementary School
563 students
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary School
480 students
- Forest View El 257
Forest View Elementary School
257 students
- Cadillac Innov 164
Cadillac Innovation High School
164 students
What this shows Cadillac Senior High School reports 903 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cadillac Senior High School compares
Cadillac Senior 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 | 22:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$12,569
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
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.
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
District finance for Cadillac Area Public Schools reports $12,569 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~903 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 907 (2022-23) → 884 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
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 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.