Enrollment
336
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Coloma, MI
Coloma High School
Federal NCES profile for Coloma High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261038004515
👥 S:T ratio 25
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coloma High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Coloma · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 61.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Coloma High School has class sizes larger than 70% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Coloma High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Coloma, MI.
School address
District: Coloma Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261038004515 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Coloma High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Coloma High School
Coloma High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Coloma, Michigan, enrolling 336 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 61.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 336 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 624 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #121.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 53/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 336 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 57.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 78 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 336 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 9 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Coloma Community Schools also operates Coloma Elementary School (356 students) and Coloma Junior High School (228 students) alongside Coloma 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 Coloma High School compares
Coloma 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.0% | ▲ 12% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 336 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
336
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
61.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Michigan - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
57.7%
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
$13,802
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 336 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 78 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
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 65.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.1%
African American 10.1%
Two or More 8.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 65.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.2, Coloma High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Coloma Community Schools, which includes Coloma High School.
$13,802
Per student
+2%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.9%
State 49.9%
Federal 17.2%
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 Coloma High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coloma Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coloma Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coloma Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Coloma High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 228
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 175
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~336 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Coloma High School
How many students attend Coloma High School?
Coloma High School has 336 students enrolled. It is a high school in Coloma, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coloma High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Coloma High School is 18.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Coloma High School?
61.0% of students at Coloma High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coloma High School?
The largest demographic group at Coloma High School is White at 65.2% of enrollment, in Coloma, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coloma High School?
Coloma High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Coloma High School rank among public schools in Coloma?
By Resource Investment Index, Coloma High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Coloma, 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 Coloma on the city page.
Is Coloma High School a good school?
Coloma High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Michigan schools. 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 Coloma Community Schools?
Besides Coloma High School, Coloma Community Schools also operates Coloma Elementary School (356 students), Coloma Junior High School (228 students), and Coloma Intermediate School (175 students). See the Coloma Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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