Enrollment
1,438
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Caledonia, MI
Caledonia High School
Federal NCES profile for Caledonia High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260762004346
👥 S:T ratio 23
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Caledonia High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #9 of 10
- public schools in Caledonia · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 17.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Caledonia High School has class sizes larger than 74% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Caledonia High School ranks #9 of 10 public schools in Caledonia, MI.
School address
District: Caledonia Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260762004346 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
75.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Caledonia High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Caledonia High School
Caledonia High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Caledonia, Michigan, enrolling 1,438 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 17.3% free-meal eligibility runs 68% below the Michigan average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,438 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 102 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #72.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 288 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Caledonia Community Schools also operates Kraft Meadows Intermediate School (703 students) and Duncan Lake Middle School (696 students) alongside Caledonia 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 Caledonia High School compares
Caledonia 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 | 19.2:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.3% | ▼ 68% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,438 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,438
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Michigan - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.7%
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
$12,815
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 288 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 63 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 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 81.3%
Two or More 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Asian 3.5%
African American 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 81.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.9, Caledonia High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Caledonia Community Schools, which includes Caledonia High School.
$12,815
Per student
-5%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.0%
State 51.7%
Federal 6.3%
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 Caledonia High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kraft Meadows Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Duncan Lake Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Caledonia Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Emmons Lake Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kettle Lake Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Caledonia High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 703
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~1,438 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Caledonia High School
How many students attend Caledonia High School?
Caledonia High School has 1,438 students enrolled. It is a high school in Caledonia, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Caledonia High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Caledonia High School is 19.2:1, which is 10% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Caledonia High School?
17.3% of students at Caledonia High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Caledonia High School?
The largest demographic group at Caledonia High School is White at 81.3% of enrollment, in Caledonia, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Caledonia High School?
Caledonia High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Caledonia High School rank among public schools in Caledonia?
By Resource Investment Index, Caledonia High School ranks #9 of 10 public schools in Caledonia, 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 Caledonia on the city page.
Is Caledonia High School a good school?
Caledonia High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan. 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 Caledonia Community Schools?
Besides Caledonia High School, Caledonia Community Schools also operates Kraft Meadows Intermediate School (703 students), Duncan Lake Middle School (696 students), and Caledonia Elementary School (378 students). See the Caledonia Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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