Enrollment
522
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Comstock Park, MI
Comstock Park High School
Federal NCES profile for Comstock Park High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261062004532
👥 S:T ratio 16
📚 AP courses 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Comstock Park High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Comstock Park · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.9:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 44.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Comstock Park High School has class sizes larger than 85% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Comstock Park High School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Comstock Park, MI.
School address
District: Comstock Park Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261062004532 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Comstock Park High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Comstock Park High School
Comstock Park High School is a mid-sized high school in Comstock Park, Michigan, enrolling 522 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 522 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.
Against 658 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #134.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 59/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 8 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 261 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Comstock Park Public Schools also operates Stoney Creek Elementary (432 students) and Mill Creek Middle School (385 students) alongside Comstock Park 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 Comstock Park High School compares
Comstock Park 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 | 20.9:1 | ▲ 19% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.0% | ▼ 19% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 522 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
522
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 85% in Michigan - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
26.8%
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
$13,123
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 261 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.4 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 57.3%
Hispanic or Latino 27.4%
Two or More 7.1%
African American 6.9%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 57.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.7, Comstock Park High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Comstock Park Public Schools, which includes Comstock Park High School.
$13,123
Per student
-3%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.4%
State 51.1%
Federal 11.5%
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 Comstock Park High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stoney Creek Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mill Creek Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pine Island Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Comstock Park Flex Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Comstock Park High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 33
- Students per teacher
- 33:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
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 (~522 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Comstock Park High School
How many students attend Comstock Park High School?
Comstock Park High School has 522 students enrolled. It is a high school in Comstock Park, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Comstock Park High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Comstock Park High School is 20.9:1, which is 19% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Comstock Park High School?
44.0% of students at Comstock Park High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Comstock Park High School?
The largest demographic group at Comstock Park High School is White at 57.3% of enrollment, in Comstock Park, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Comstock Park High School?
Comstock Park High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Comstock Park High School rank among public schools in Comstock Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Comstock Park High School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Comstock Park, 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 Comstock Park on the city page.
Is Comstock Park High School a good school?
Comstock Park High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Comstock Park Public Schools?
Besides Comstock Park High School, Comstock Park Public Schools also operates Stoney Creek Elementary (432 students), Mill Creek Middle School (385 students), and Pine Island Elementary (379 students). See the Comstock Park Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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