- Enrollment
- 881
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
City Middlehigh held near 927 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.6 → 42.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 261644005355 · Grand Rapids, MI Other · MID · TRAD
955 enr · 24.5:1 · 34.0% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Union High School (881 students)
City Middlehigh held near 927 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.6 → 42.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
City Middlehigh in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
City Middlehigh
955 students
- Union High Sch
Union High School
881 students
- Harrison Park
Harrison Park Academy
708 students
- Southwest Elem
Southwest Elementary Academia Bilingue
661 students
- Grand Rapids U
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy
494 students
- Burton Middle
Burton Middle School
488 students
What this shows City Middlehigh reports 955 students on the CCD universe file.
How City Middlehigh compares
City Middlehigh 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 | 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 methodology
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
$17,565
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Grand Rapids Public Schools reports $17,565 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~955 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 908 (2022-23) → 927 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.