Enrollment
525
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260769004352
👥 S:T ratio 22
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 16/100 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
- 16
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.4:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Calumet High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Calumet High School
Calumet High School is a mid-sized high school in Calumet, Michigan, enrolling 525 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 525 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 640 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #583, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 8/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 525 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Public Schools of Calumet Laurium & Keweenaw also operates Clk Elementary School (496 students) and Washington Middle School (275 students) alongside Calumet 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 Calumet High School compares
Calumet 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 | 19.4:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,929
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Public Schools of Calumet Laurium & Keweenaw, which includes Calumet High School.
$13,929
Per student
+3%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.8%
State 60.3%
Federal 17.8%
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 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
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 73
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- 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 (~525 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 16/100 (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 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. See all public schools in Calumet on the city page.
Is Calumet High School a good school?
Calumet High School earns 16/100 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. 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 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.
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