Enrollment
383
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Fennville, MI
Fennville Public High School
Federal NCES profile for Fennville Public High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261423005062
👥 S:T ratio 27
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fennville Public High School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Fennville · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.2:1
- students per teacher
- 62.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Fennville Public High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fennville Public High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Fennville, MI.
School address
District: Fennville Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261423005062 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fennville Public High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fennville Public High School
Fennville Public High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Fennville, Michigan, enrolling 383 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 62.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 383 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 636 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #505, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (51%) and White (45%) (diversity index 54/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 383 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 88 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 383 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Fennville Public Schools also operates Fennville Elementary School (503 students) and Fennville Middle School (293 students) alongside Fennville Public 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 Fennville Public High School compares
Fennville Public 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 4% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.4% | ▲ 15% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
383
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Michigan - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
45.2%
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
$13,335
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 383 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 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
Hispanic or Latino 51.4%
White 44.6%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.6, Fennville Public High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fennville Public Schools, which includes Fennville Public High School.
$13,335
Per student
-1%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.9%
State 49.9%
Federal 16.1%
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 Fennville Public High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fennville Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fennville Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pearl Alternativeadult Education School | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Fennville Public High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 35
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~383 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Fennville Public High School
How many students attend Fennville Public High School?
Fennville Public High School has 383 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fennville, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fennville Public High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fennville Public High School is 18.2:1, which is 4% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fennville Public High School?
62.4% of students at Fennville Public High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fennville Public High School?
The largest demographic group at Fennville Public High School is Hispanic or Latino at 51.4% of enrollment, in Fennville, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fennville Public High School?
Fennville Public High School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Fennville Public High School rank among public schools in Fennville?
By Resource Investment Index, Fennville Public High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Fennville, 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 Fennville on the city page.
Is Fennville Public High School a good school?
Fennville Public High School earns 21/100 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 Fennville Public Schools?
Besides Fennville Public High School, Fennville Public Schools also operates Fennville Elementary School (503 students), Fennville Middle School (293 students), and Pearl Alternativeadult Education School (35 students). See the Fennville Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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