Enrollment
774
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Fowlerville, MI
Fowlerville High School
Federal NCES profile for Fowlerville High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261473005170
👥 S:T ratio 26
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fowlerville High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Fowlerville · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.4:1
- students per teacher
- 29.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Fowlerville High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fowlerville High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Fowlerville, MI.
School address
District: Fowlerville Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261473005170 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fowlerville High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fowlerville High School
Fowlerville High School is a large high school in Fowlerville, Michigan, enrolling 774 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 91% of state schools at 774 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 394 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #338, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 13/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 387 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 211 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 774 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 9 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Fowlerville Community Schools also operates Fowlerville Junior High School (550 students) and Natalie Kreeger Elementary School (539 students) alongside Fowlerville 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 Fowlerville High School compares
Fowlerville 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.3% | ▼ 46% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 774 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
774
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 67% in Michigan - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.9%
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
$11,863
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 387 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
131
in-school suspensions + 80 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.3 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 93.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 0.6%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.0, Fowlerville High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fowlerville Community Schools, which includes Fowlerville High School.
$11,863
Per student
-12%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.1%
State 60.3%
Federal 8.6%
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 Fowlerville High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fowlerville Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Natalie Kreeger Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ht Smith Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fowlerville Online Learning Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fowlerville High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 53
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~774 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Fowlerville High School
How many students attend Fowlerville High School?
Fowlerville High School has 774 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fowlerville, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fowlerville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fowlerville High School is 18.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fowlerville High School?
29.3% of students at Fowlerville High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fowlerville High School?
The largest demographic group at Fowlerville High School is White at 93.2% of enrollment, in Fowlerville, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fowlerville High School?
Fowlerville High School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Fowlerville High School rank among public schools in Fowlerville?
By Resource Investment Index, Fowlerville High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Fowlerville, 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 Fowlerville on the city page.
Is Fowlerville High School a good school?
Fowlerville High School earns 25/100 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 Fowlerville Community Schools?
Besides Fowlerville High School, Fowlerville Community Schools also operates Fowlerville Junior High School (550 students), Natalie Kreeger Elementary School (539 students), and Ht Smith Elementary School (494 students). See the Fowlerville Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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