Enrollment
907
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Gaylord, MI
Gaylord High Schoolvoc Bldg
Federal NCES profile for Gaylord High Schoolvoc Bldg, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261573005225
👥 S:T ratio 23
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gaylord High Schoolvoc Bldg earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Gaylord · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 38.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Gaylord High Schoolvoc Bldg has class sizes larger than 75% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gaylord High Schoolvoc Bldg ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Gaylord, MI.
School address
District: Gaylord Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261573005225 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gaylord High Schoolvoc Bldg compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gaylord High Schoolvoc Bldg
Gaylord High Schoolvoc Bldg is a large high school in Gaylord, Michigan, enrolling 907 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 94% of state schools at 907 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 273 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #181.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 363 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Gaylord Community Schools also operates Gaylord Intermediate School (632 students) and Gaylord Middle School (435 students) alongside Gaylord High Schoolvoc Bldg.
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 Gaylord High Schoolvoc Bldg compares
Gaylord High Schoolvoc Bldg on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.3:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.1% | ▼ 30% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 907 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
907
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.1%
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
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Michigan - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.2%
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
$13,195
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 363 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.1 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 92.7%
Two or More 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 92.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.9, Gaylord High Schoolvoc Bldg is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gaylord Community Schools, which includes Gaylord High Schoolvoc Bldg.
$13,195
Per student
-2%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.5%
State 46.5%
Federal 17.1%
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 Gaylord High Schoolvoc Bldg Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaylord Intermediate School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gaylord Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Ohio Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Maple Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gaylord High Schoolvoc Bldg's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~907 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Gaylord High Schoolvoc Bldg
How many students attend Gaylord High Schoolvoc Bldg?
Gaylord High Schoolvoc Bldg has 907 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gaylord, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gaylord High Schoolvoc Bldg?
The student-teacher ratio at Gaylord High Schoolvoc Bldg is 19.3:1, which is 10% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gaylord High Schoolvoc Bldg?
38.1% of students at Gaylord High Schoolvoc Bldg are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gaylord High Schoolvoc Bldg?
The largest demographic group at Gaylord High Schoolvoc Bldg is White at 92.7% of enrollment, in Gaylord, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gaylord High Schoolvoc Bldg?
Gaylord High Schoolvoc Bldg has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Gaylord High Schoolvoc Bldg rank among public schools in Gaylord?
By Resource Investment Index, Gaylord High Schoolvoc Bldg ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Gaylord, 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 Gaylord on the city page.
Is Gaylord High Schoolvoc Bldg a good school?
Gaylord High Schoolvoc Bldg earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% 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 Gaylord Community Schools?
Besides Gaylord High Schoolvoc Bldg, Gaylord Community Schools also operates Gaylord Intermediate School (632 students), Gaylord Middle School (435 students), and North Ohio Elementary School (388 students). See the Gaylord Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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