Enrollment
504
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Frankenmuth, MI
Frankenmuth High School
Federal NCES profile for Frankenmuth 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 261476005172
👥 S:T ratio 12
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 95
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frankenmuth High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Frankenmuth · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.9:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 14.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Frankenmuth High School has class sizes larger than 88% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frankenmuth High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Frankenmuth, MI.
School address
District: Frankenmuth School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261476005172 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Frankenmuth High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Frankenmuth High School
Frankenmuth High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized high school in Frankenmuth, Michigan, enrolling 504 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.9:1 is larger than about 88% of Michigan schools and 25% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 14.1% free-meal eligibility runs 74% below the Michigan average.
Enrollment of 504 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 360 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #190.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 504 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 2.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Frankenmuth School District also operates Lorenz C List School (479 students) and Ef Rittmueller Middle School (368 students) alongside Frankenmuth 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 Frankenmuth High School compares
Frankenmuth 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 | 21.9:1 | ▲ 25% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.1% | ▼ 74% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 504 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
504
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 88% in Michigan - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
2.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$11,656
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 504 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 90.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 2.2%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 90.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.8, Frankenmuth High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Frankenmuth School District, which includes Frankenmuth High School.
$11,656
Per student
-14%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.3%
State 52.1%
Federal 6.6%
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 Frankenmuth High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lorenz C List School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ef Rittmueller Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frankenmuth High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~504 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Frankenmuth High School
How many students attend Frankenmuth High School?
Frankenmuth High School has 504 students enrolled. It is a high school in Frankenmuth, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frankenmuth High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Frankenmuth High School is 21.9:1, which is 25% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Frankenmuth High School?
14.1% of students at Frankenmuth High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frankenmuth High School?
The largest demographic group at Frankenmuth High School is White at 90.5% of enrollment, in Frankenmuth, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frankenmuth High School?
Frankenmuth High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Frankenmuth High School rank among public schools in Frankenmuth?
By Resource Investment Index, Frankenmuth High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Frankenmuth, 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 Frankenmuth on the city page.
Is Frankenmuth High School a good school?
Frankenmuth High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of 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 Frankenmuth School District?
Besides Frankenmuth High School, Frankenmuth School District also operates Lorenz C List School (479 students) and Ef Rittmueller Middle School (368 students). See the Frankenmuth School District district page for the complete list.
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