- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 54.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cedar Springs, MI
Cedar Springs High School
Federal NCES profile for Cedar Springs High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260852004400
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cedar Springs High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #4 of 8
- public schools in Cedar Springs · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 33.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Cedar Springs High School has class sizes larger than 75% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Springs High School ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Cedar Springs, MI.
School address
District: Cedar Springs Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260852004400 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Cedar Springs High School held near 1,015 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 49.5 → 49.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-34 students YoY 260852004400 · Cedar Springs, MI High · MID · TRAD
952 enr · 19.4:1 · 33.2% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Red Hawk Intermediate (657 students)
Cedar Springs High School held near 1,015 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 49.5 → 49.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Cedar Springs High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Cedar Springs High School
952 students
- Red Hawk Inter
Red Hawk Intermediate
657 students
- Cedar Springs
Cedar Springs Middle School
489 students
- Cedar View Ele
Cedar View Elementary School
466 students
- Beach Elementa
Beach Elementary School
445 students
- Cedar Trails E
Cedar Trails Elementary School
431 students
What this shows Cedar Springs High School reports 952 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cedar Springs High School compares
Cedar Springs 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 | 33.2% | ▼ 39% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 952 | top 5% | - | - |
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.
952
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
29.8%
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
$14,092
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 317 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 87.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 87.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.0, Cedar Springs High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
District finance for Cedar Springs Public Schools reports $14,092 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cedar Springs High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Hawk Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedar Springs Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cedar View Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beach Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cedar Trails Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cedar Springs High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~952 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cedar Springs High School
How many students attend Cedar Springs High School?
Cedar Springs High School has 952 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cedar Springs, MI. CCD year-over-year: 1,049 (2022-23) → 1,015 (2023-24), nearly flat (-34).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Springs High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Springs 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 Cedar Springs High School?
33.2% of students at Cedar Springs High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cedar Springs High School?
The largest demographic group at Cedar Springs High School is White at 87.4% of enrollment, in Cedar Springs, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cedar Springs High School?
Cedar Springs High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Cedar Springs High School rank among public schools in Cedar Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Springs High School ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Cedar Springs, 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 Cedar Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Cedar Springs Public Schools?
Besides Cedar Springs High School, Cedar Springs Public Schools also operates Red Hawk Intermediate (657 students), Cedar Springs Middle School (489 students), and Cedar View Elementary School (466 students). See the Cedar Springs Public Schools district page for the complete list.