- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Gladstone, MI
Gladstone Area High School
Federal NCES profile for Gladstone Area 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 261597005245
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gladstone Area High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Gladstone · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.5:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 28.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Gladstone Area High School has class sizes larger than 87% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gladstone Area High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Gladstone, MI.
School address
District: Gladstone Area Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261597005245 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Gladstone Area High School held near 445 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.9 → 22.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 261597005245 · Gladstone, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
472 enr · 21.5:1 · 28.1% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: James T Jones Elementary School (355 students)
Gladstone Area High School held near 445 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.9 → 22.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Gladstone Area High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Gladstone Area High School
472 students
- James T Jones
James T Jones Elementary School
355 students
- Gladstone Area
Gladstone Area Middle School
346 students
- Cameron Elemen
Cameron Elementary School
321 students
What this shows Gladstone Area High School reports 472 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gladstone Area High School compares
Gladstone Area High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.5:1 | ▲ 23% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.1% | ▼ 48% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 472 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
472
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 87% in Michigan - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
27.5%
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
$12,481
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 87.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.5%
Two or More 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.9, Gladstone Area High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Gladstone Area Schools reports $12,481 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gladstone Area High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James T Jones Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gladstone Area Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cameron Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gladstone Area High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~472 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gladstone Area High School
How many students attend Gladstone Area High School?
Gladstone Area High School has 472 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gladstone, MI. CCD year-over-year: 430 (2022-23) → 445 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gladstone Area High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gladstone Area High School is 21.5:1, which is 23% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gladstone Area High School?
28.1% of students at Gladstone Area High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gladstone Area High School?
The largest demographic group at Gladstone Area High School is White at 87.5% of enrollment, in Gladstone, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gladstone Area High School?
Gladstone Area High School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gladstone Area High School rank among public schools in Gladstone?
By Resource Investment Index, Gladstone Area High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Gladstone, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Gladstone Area Schools?
Besides Gladstone Area High School, Gladstone Area Schools also operates James T Jones Elementary School (355 students), Gladstone Area Middle School (346 students), and Cameron Elementary School (321 students). See the Gladstone Area Schools district page for the complete list.