- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cassopolis, MI
Cassopolis High School
Federal NCES profile for Cassopolis High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260843004397
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cassopolis High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 51.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 281
- students enrolled
Cassopolis High School has class sizes larger than 70% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Cassopolis Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260843004397 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Cassopolis High School held near 259 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.4 → 12.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 260843004397 · Cassopolis, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
281 enr · 18.7:1 · 51.3% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Sam Adams Elementary School (368 students)
Cassopolis High School held near 259 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.4 → 12.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Cassopolis High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sam Adams Elem
Sam Adams Elementary School
368 students
- This school
Cassopolis High School
281 students
- Cassopolis Mid
Cassopolis Middle School
188 students
- Cassopolis Alt 16
Cassopolis Alternative Ed
16 students
What this shows Cassopolis High School reports 281 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cassopolis High School compares
Cassopolis 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.3% | ▼ 6% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 281 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
281
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Michigan - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
45.6%
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
$14,972
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 281 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.8%
Two or More 22.4%
African American 10.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 59.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.7, Cassopolis High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cassopolis Public Schools reports $14,972 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cassopolis High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Adams Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cassopolis Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cassopolis Alternative Ed | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Cassopolis High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 16
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~281 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cassopolis High School
How many students attend Cassopolis High School?
Cassopolis High School has 281 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cassopolis, MI. CCD year-over-year: 271 (2022-23) → 259 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cassopolis High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cassopolis High School is 18.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cassopolis High School?
51.3% of students at Cassopolis High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cassopolis High School?
The largest demographic group at Cassopolis High School is White at 59.8% of enrollment, in Cassopolis, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cassopolis High School?
Cassopolis High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Cassopolis Public Schools?
Besides Cassopolis High School, Cassopolis Public Schools also operates Sam Adams Elementary School (368 students), Cassopolis Middle School (188 students), and Cassopolis Alternative Ed (16 students). See the Cassopolis Public Schools district page for the complete list.