Enrollment
472
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261597005245
👥 S:T ratio 14
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 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 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Gladstone · Resource Index
- 20
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gladstone Area High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gladstone Area High School
Gladstone Area High School is a mid-sized high school in Gladstone, Michigan, enrolling 472 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.5:1 is larger than about 87% of Michigan schools and 23% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 472 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 565 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #418, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.5% 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.
Gladstone Area Schools also operates James T Jones Elementary School (355 students) and Gladstone Area Middle School (346 students) alongside Gladstone Area 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 Gladstone Area High School compares
Gladstone Area 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 | 21.5:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,155
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gladstone Area Schools, which includes Gladstone Area High School.
$11,155
Per student
-17%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.2%
State 69.1%
Federal 10.6%
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 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
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~472 students)
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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.
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 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Gladstone on the city page.
Is Gladstone Area High School a good school?
Gladstone Area High School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% 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 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.
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