- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dewitt, MI
Dewitt High School
Federal NCES profile for Dewitt High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261155004582
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dewitt High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Dewitt · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 18.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Dewitt High School has class sizes larger than 72% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dewitt High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Dewitt, MI.
School address
District: Dewitt Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261155004582 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Dewitt High School held near 962 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 50.7 → 47.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 261155004582 · Dewitt, MI High · MID · TRAD
944 enr · 18.9:1 · 18.2% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Dewitt Middle School (754 students)
Dewitt High School held near 962 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 50.7 → 47.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Dewitt High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Dewitt High School
944 students
- Dewitt Middle
Dewitt Middle School
754 students
- David Scott El
David Scott Elementary School
473 students
- Herbison Woods
Herbison Woods Elementary School
469 students
- Schavey Road E
Schavey Road Elementary School
469 students
What this shows Dewitt High School reports 944 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dewitt High School compares
Dewitt High School 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.2% | ▼ 66% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 944 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
944
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Michigan - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.0%
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
$11,942
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 315 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 1.2%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 83.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.9, Dewitt High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
District finance for Dewitt Public Schools reports $11,942 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dewitt High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dewitt Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| David Scott Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Herbison Woods Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Schavey Road Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dewitt High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Nationwide high 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 (~944 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dewitt High School
How many students attend Dewitt High School?
Dewitt High School has 944 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dewitt, MI. CCD year-over-year: 962 (2022-23) → 962 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dewitt High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dewitt High School is 18.9:1, which is 8% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dewitt High School?
18.2% of students at Dewitt High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dewitt High School?
The largest demographic group at Dewitt High School is White at 83.7% of enrollment, in Dewitt, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dewitt High School?
Dewitt High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Dewitt High School rank among public schools in Dewitt?
By Resource Investment Index, Dewitt High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Dewitt, 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 Dewitt on the city page.
What other schools are in Dewitt Public Schools?
Besides Dewitt High School, Dewitt Public Schools also operates Dewitt Middle School (754 students), David Scott Elementary School (473 students), and Herbison Woods Elementary School (469 students). See the Dewitt Public Schools district page for the complete list.