Enrollment
1,431
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Fraser, MI
Fraser High School
Federal NCES profile for Fraser 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 261482005179
👥 S:T ratio 37
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fraser High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Fraser · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 38.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Fraser High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fraser High School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Fraser, MI.
School address
District: Fraser Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261482005179 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
91.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fraser High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fraser High School
Fraser High School is a large high school in Fraser, Michigan, enrolling 1,431 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,431 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 95 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #47.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and African American (18%) (diversity index 47/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 331 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 58.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Fraser Public Schools also operates Richards Middle School (661 students) and Salk Elementary School (455 students) alongside Fraser 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 Fraser High School compares
Fraser 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 | 15.7:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.0% | ▼ 30% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,431 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,431
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 39% in Michigan - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
58.6%
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
$13,667
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.3 FTE
Per 330 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
124
in-school suspensions + 118 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.9 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 70.0%
African American 17.6%
Two or More 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 70.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.3, Fraser High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fraser Public Schools, which includes Fraser High School.
$13,667
Per student
+1%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.0%
State 60.2%
Federal 10.8%
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 Fraser High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richards Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Salk Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas a Edison Elem School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walt Disney Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fraser High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~1,431 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Fraser High School
How many students attend Fraser High School?
Fraser High School has 1,431 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fraser, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fraser High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fraser High School is 15.7:1, which is 10% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fraser High School?
38.0% of students at Fraser High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fraser High School?
The largest demographic group at Fraser High School is White at 70.0% of enrollment, in Fraser, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fraser High School?
Fraser 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 Fraser High School rank among public schools in Fraser?
By Resource Investment Index, Fraser High School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Fraser, 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 Fraser on the city page.
Is Fraser High School a good school?
Fraser High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan. 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 Fraser Public Schools?
Besides Fraser High School, Fraser Public Schools also operates Richards Middle School (661 students), Salk Elementary School (455 students), and Eisenhower Elementary School (391 students). See the Fraser Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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