- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Calumet, MI
Calumet High School
Federal NCES profile for Calumet High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260769004352
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Calumet High School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Calumet · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 39.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Calumet High School has class sizes larger than 75% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Calumet High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Calumet, MI.
School address
District: Public Schools of Calumet Laurium & Keweenaw · Michigan
NCES ID 260769004352 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Calumet High School held near 499 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.1 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 260769004352 · Calumet, MI High · MID · TRAD
525 enr · 19.4:1 · 39.8% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Clk Elementary School (496 students)
Calumet High School held near 499 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.1 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Calumet High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Calumet High School
525 students
- Clk Elementary
Clk Elementary School
496 students
- Washington Mid
Washington Middle School
275 students
- Chshorizons Sc 73
Chshorizons School
73 students
What this shows Calumet High School reports 525 students on the CCD universe file.
How Calumet High School compares
Calumet 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 | 19.4:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.8% | ▼ 27% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 525 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
525
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in Michigan - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.7%
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
$15,146
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 525 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.0%
Two or More 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 96.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.8, Calumet High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Public Schools of Calumet Laurium & Keweenaw reports $15,146 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Calumet High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clk Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chshorizons School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Calumet High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 73
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- 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 (~525 students)
Frequently asked questions about Calumet High School
How many students attend Calumet High School?
Calumet High School has 525 students enrolled. It is a high school in Calumet, MI. CCD year-over-year: 485 (2022-23) → 499 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Calumet High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Calumet High School is 19.4:1, which is 11% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Calumet High School?
39.8% of students at Calumet High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Calumet High School?
The largest demographic group at Calumet High School is White at 96.0% of enrollment, in Calumet, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Calumet High School?
Calumet High School has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (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 Calumet High School rank among public schools in Calumet?
By Resource Investment Index, Calumet High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Calumet, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Public Schools of Calumet Laurium & Keweenaw?
Besides Calumet High School, Public Schools of Calumet Laurium & Keweenaw also operates Clk Elementary School (496 students), Washington Middle School (275 students), and Chshorizons School (73 students). See the Public Schools of Calumet Laurium & Keweenaw district page for the complete list.