- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cheboygan, MI
Cheboygan Area High School
Federal NCES profile for Cheboygan Area High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260891004432
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cheboygan Area High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Cheboygan · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 48.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Cheboygan Area High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cheboygan Area High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Cheboygan, MI.
School address
District: Cheboygan Area Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260891004432 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Cheboygan Area High School held near 580 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.8 → 34.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-29 students YoY 260891004432 · Cheboygan, MI Other · MID · TRAD
548 enr · 15.2:1 · 48.4% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Cheboygan Intermediate School (537 students)
Cheboygan Area High School held near 580 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.8 → 34.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Cheboygan Area High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Cheboygan Area High School
548 students
- Cheboygan Inte
Cheboygan Intermediate School
537 students
- East Elementar
East Elementary School
301 students
- Cheboygan Midd 188
Cheboygan Middle School
188 students
- Inverness Acad 82
Inverness Academy
82 students
What this shows Cheboygan Area High School reports 548 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cheboygan Area High School compares
Cheboygan Area 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 | 15.2:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.4% | ▼ 11% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 548 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
548
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 34% in Michigan - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.1%
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
$14,305
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 274 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 85.8%
Two or More 8.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 85.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.5, Cheboygan Area High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
District finance for Cheboygan Area Schools reports $14,305 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cheboygan Area High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheboygan Intermediate School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cheboygan Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Inverness Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cheboygan Area High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 82
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar other schools in Cheboygan
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~548 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cheboygan Area High School
How many students attend Cheboygan Area High School?
Cheboygan Area High School has 548 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cheboygan, MI. CCD year-over-year: 609 (2022-23) → 580 (2023-24), nearly flat (-29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cheboygan Area High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cheboygan Area High School is 15.2:1, which is 13% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 3% 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 Cheboygan Area High School?
48.4% of students at Cheboygan Area High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cheboygan Area High School?
The largest demographic group at Cheboygan Area High School is White at 85.8% of enrollment, in Cheboygan, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cheboygan Area High School?
Cheboygan Area 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 Cheboygan Area High School rank among public schools in Cheboygan?
By Resource Investment Index, Cheboygan Area High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Cheboygan, 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 Cheboygan on the city page.
What other schools are in Cheboygan Area Schools?
Besides Cheboygan Area High School, Cheboygan Area Schools also operates Cheboygan Intermediate School (537 students), East Elementary School (301 students), and Cheboygan Middle School (188 students). See the Cheboygan Area Schools district page for the complete list.