Enrollment
486
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Gladwin, MI
Gladwin High School
Federal NCES profile for Gladwin High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 11/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261599007485
👥 S:T ratio 3
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gladwin High School earns 11/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Gladwin · Resource Index
- 11
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.3:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 47.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Gladwin High School has class sizes larger than 93% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gladwin High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Gladwin, MI.
School address
District: Gladwin Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261599007485 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gladwin High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gladwin High School
Gladwin High School is a mid-sized high school in Gladwin, Michigan, enrolling 486 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.3:1 is larger than about 93% of Michigan schools and 39% 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 47.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 486 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 718 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #712, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 10/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Gladwin's high schools, it stands alongside Gladwin Community Alternative Hs (23 students): Gladwin High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.3:1 vs 23:1).
Gladwin Community Schools also operates Gladwin Elementary School (401 students) and Gladwin Intermediate School (386 students) alongside Gladwin 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 Gladwin High School compares
Gladwin 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 | 24.3:1 | ▲ 39% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.1% | ▼ 13% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 486 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.3:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
486
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
24.3:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 93% in Michigan - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
42.8%
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
$11,738
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
0
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
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 94.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Two or More 1.6%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 94.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.8, Gladwin High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gladwin Community Schools, which includes Gladwin High School.
$11,738
Per student
-13%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.3%
State 50.5%
Federal 11.2%
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 Gladwin High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gladwin Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gladwin Intermediate School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gladwin Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gladwin Community Alternative Hs | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gladwin High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 23
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar high schools in Gladwin
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~486 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Gladwin High School
How many students attend Gladwin High School?
Gladwin High School has 486 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gladwin, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gladwin High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gladwin High School is 24.3:1, which is 39% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gladwin High School?
47.1% of students at Gladwin High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gladwin High School?
The largest demographic group at Gladwin High School is White at 94.9% of enrollment, in Gladwin, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gladwin High School?
Gladwin High School has a Resource Investment Index of 11/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gladwin High School rank among public schools in Gladwin?
By Resource Investment Index, Gladwin High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Gladwin, 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 Gladwin on the city page.
Is Gladwin High School a good school?
Gladwin High School earns 11/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Gladwin Community Schools?
Besides Gladwin High School, Gladwin Community Schools also operates Gladwin Elementary School (401 students), Gladwin Intermediate School (386 students), and Gladwin Junior High School (359 students). See the Gladwin Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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