Enrollment
952
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260852004400
👥 S:T ratio 22
📚 AP courses 95
🌟 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 42/100 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
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.4:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cedar Springs High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cedar Springs High School
Cedar Springs High School is a large high school in Cedar Springs, Michigan, enrolling 952 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 33.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 95% of state schools at 952 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 261 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #93.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 19 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 317 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Cedar Springs Public Schools also operates Red Hawk Intermediate (657 students) and Cedar Springs Middle School (489 students) alongside Cedar Springs 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 Cedar Springs High School compares
Cedar Springs 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,635
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cedar Springs Public Schools, which includes Cedar Springs High School.
$12,635
Per student
-6%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.5%
State 62.0%
Federal 9.5%
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 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
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 54.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
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 (~952 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.4:1)
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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.
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 42/100 (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 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.
Is Cedar Springs High School a good school?
Cedar Springs High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan. 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 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.
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