- Enrollment
- 1,630
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Grand Haven, MI
Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Central 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 261638005278
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Michigan schools.
- #5 of 10
- public schools in Grand Haven · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 59.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Central High School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central High School ranks #5 of 10 public schools in Grand Haven, MI.
School address
District: Grand Haven Area Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261638005278 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Central High School shrank from 101 students in 2022-23 to 91 in 2023-24 (-9.9%).
Teacher FTE added 6.7 → 7.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-10 students YoY 261638005278 · Grand Haven, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
89 enr · 14.8:1 · 59.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Grand Haven High School (1,630 students)
Central High School shrank from 101 students in 2022-23 to 91 in 2023-24 (-9.9%). Teacher FTE added 6.7 → 7.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Central High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grand Haven Hi
Grand Haven High School
1,630 students
- White Pines In
White Pines Intermediate School
740 students
- Lakeshore Midd
Lakeshore Middle School
733 students
- Peach Plains S 328
Peach Plains School
328 students
- Griffin Elemen 308
Griffin Elementary School
308 students
- This school 89
Central High School
89 students
What this shows Central High School reports 89 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central High School compares
Central High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.4% | ▲ 9% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 89 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
89
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 30% in Michigan - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$16,252
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 85.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: White at 85.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.0, Central High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Grand Haven Area Public Schools reports $16,252 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Haven High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| White Pines Intermediate School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeshore Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Peach Plains School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Griffin Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high schools in Grand Haven
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~89 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central High School
How many students attend Central High School?
Central High School has 89 students enrolled. It is a high school in Grand Haven, MI. CCD year-over-year: 101 (2022-23) → 91 (2023-24), down 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central High School is 14.8:1, which is 15% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central High School?
59.4% of students at Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Central High School is White at 85.4% of enrollment, in Grand Haven, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central High School?
Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Central High School rank among public schools in Grand Haven?
By Resource Investment Index, Central High School ranks #5 of 10 public schools in Grand Haven, 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 Grand Haven on the city page.
What other schools are in Grand Haven Area Public Schools?
Besides Central High School, Grand Haven Area Public Schools also operates Grand Haven High School (1,630 students), White Pines Intermediate School (740 students), and Lakeshore Middle School (733 students). See the Grand Haven Area Public Schools district page for the complete list.