Enrollment
513
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Ann Arbor, MI
Community High School
Federal NCES profile for Community High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260282004033
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Community High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #5 of 7
- high schools in Ann Arbor · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 8.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Community High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Community High School ranks #5 of 7 high schools in Ann Arbor, MI.
School address
District: Ann Arbor Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260282004033 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-85% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Community High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Community High School
Community High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized high school in Ann Arbor, Michigan, enrolling 513 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 8.3% free-meal eligibility runs 85% below the Michigan average.
Enrollment of 513 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 251 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #188, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Two or More (10%) (diversity index 42/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 257 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 61.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Ann Arbor Public Schools spends $17,642 per pupil, 31% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Ann Arbor's high schools, it stands alongside Correctional Services (3 students): Community High School is larger than that campus by headcount.
Ann Arbor Public Schools also operates Huron High School (1,696 students) and Pioneer High School (1,671 students) alongside Community 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 Community High School compares
Community 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.3% | ▼ 85% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 513 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
513
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
8.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 33% in Michigan - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
61.0%
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
$17,642
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 257 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 75.2%
Two or More 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Asian 4.3%
African American 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 75.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.8, Community High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ann Arbor Public Schools, which includes Community High School.
$17,642
Per student
+31%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.1%
State 34.4%
Federal 9.5%
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 Community High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huron High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pioneer High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Skyline High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Slauson Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clague Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Community High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,696
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,671
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,237
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools in Ann Arbor
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~513 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Community High School
How many students attend Community High School?
Community High School has 513 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ann Arbor, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Community High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Community High School is 15.1:1, which is 14% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 4% 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 Community High School?
8.3% of students at Community High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Community High School?
The largest demographic group at Community High School is White at 75.2% of enrollment, in Ann Arbor, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Community High School?
Community High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Community High School rank among high schools in Ann Arbor?
By Resource Investment Index, Community High School ranks #5 of 7 high schools in Ann Arbor, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Ann Arbor on the city page.
Is Community High School a good school?
Community High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 Ann Arbor Public Schools?
Besides Community High School, Ann Arbor Public Schools also operates Huron High School (1,696 students), Pioneer High School (1,671 students), and Skyline High School (1,237 students). See the Ann Arbor Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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