Enrollment
955
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grand Rapids, MI
City Middlehigh
Federal NCES profile for City Middlehigh, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261644005355
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
City Middlehigh earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #6 of 14
- schools in Grand Rapids · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.5:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 34.0%
- free-lunch eligible
City Middlehigh has class sizes larger than 93% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, City Middlehigh ranks #6 of 14 schools in Grand Rapids, MI.
School address
District: Grand Rapids Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261644005355 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How City Middlehigh compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at City Middlehigh
City Middlehigh is a large combined-grade school in Grand Rapids, Michigan, enrolling 955 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.5:1 is larger than about 93% of Michigan schools and 40% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 95% of state schools at 955 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 260 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #133.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 318 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Grand Rapids Public Schools spends $16,601 per pupil, 23% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 21.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Grand Rapids's public schools, it stands alongside Harrison Park Academy (708 students): City Middlehigh is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.5:1 vs 20.8:1).
Grand Rapids Public Schools also operates Union High School (881 students) and Harrison Park Academy (708 students) alongside City Middlehigh.
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 City Middlehigh compares
City Middlehigh on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.5:1 | ▲ 40% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.0% | ▼ 37% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 955 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.5:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
955
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
24.5:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 93% in Michigan - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
27.2%
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
$16,601
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 318 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 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 58.6%
Hispanic or Latino 19.5%
African American 8.0%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 58.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.3, City Middlehigh is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Grand Rapids Public Schools, which includes City Middlehigh.
$16,601
Per student
+23%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.7%
State 45.7%
Federal 21.6%
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 City Middlehigh Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harrison Park Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southwest Elementary Academia Bilingue | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Burton Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to City Middlehigh's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 881
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar other schools in Grand Rapids
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Harrison Park Academy
Standard public school
708 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
494 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center
Standard public school
287 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Hope Academy of West Michigan
Standard public school
284 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
Mulick Park Elementary School
Standard public school
264 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Aberdeen Academy
Standard public school
241 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~955 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about City Middlehigh
How many students attend City Middlehigh?
City Middlehigh has 955 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grand Rapids, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at City Middlehigh?
The student-teacher ratio at City Middlehigh is 24.5:1, which is 40% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 56% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at City Middlehigh?
34.0% of students at City Middlehigh are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of City Middlehigh?
The largest demographic group at City Middlehigh is White at 58.6% of enrollment, in Grand Rapids, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for City Middlehigh?
City Middlehigh has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does City Middlehigh rank among schools in Grand Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, City Middlehigh ranks #6 of 14 schools in Grand Rapids, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Grand Rapids on the city page.
Is City Middlehigh a good school?
City Middlehigh earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% 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 Grand Rapids Public Schools?
Besides City Middlehigh, Grand Rapids Public Schools also operates Union High School (881 students), Harrison Park Academy (708 students), and Southwest Elementary Academia Bilingue (661 students). See the Grand Rapids Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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