Enrollment
812
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Fruitport, MI
Fruitport High School
Federal NCES profile for Fruitport 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 261539005199
👥 S:T ratio 32
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fruitport High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Fruitport · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 45.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Fruitport High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fruitport High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Fruitport, MI.
School address
District: Fruitport Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261539005199 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fruitport High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fruitport High School
Fruitport High School is a large high school in Fruitport, Michigan, enrolling 812 students.
At 16.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 92% of state schools at 812 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 316 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #123.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 406 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Fruitport Community Schools also operates Fruitport Middle School (615 students) and Edgewood Elementary School (585 students) alongside Fruitport 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 Fruitport High School compares
Fruitport 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 | 16.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.4% | ▼ 16% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 812 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
812
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in Michigan - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.5%
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
$13,019
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 406 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 84.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
African American 3.8%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 84.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.9, Fruitport 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 Fruitport Community Schools, which includes Fruitport High School.
$13,019
Per student
-4%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.4%
State 57.1%
Federal 9.5%
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 Fruitport High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fruitport Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edgewood Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beach Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shettler School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fruitport Adult Education | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fruitport High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 29
- Students per teacher
- 29:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~812 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Fruitport High School
How many students attend Fruitport High School?
Fruitport High School has 812 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fruitport, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fruitport High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fruitport High School is 16.9:1, which is 3% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 8% 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 Fruitport High School?
45.4% of students at Fruitport High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fruitport High School?
The largest demographic group at Fruitport High School is White at 84.5% of enrollment, in Fruitport, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fruitport High School?
Fruitport 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 Fruitport High School rank among high schools in Fruitport?
By Resource Investment Index, Fruitport High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Fruitport, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Fruitport on the city page.
Is Fruitport High School a good school?
Fruitport 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 Fruitport Community Schools?
Besides Fruitport High School, Fruitport Community Schools also operates Fruitport Middle School (615 students), Edgewood Elementary School (585 students), and Beach Elementary School (295 students). See the Fruitport Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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