- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
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
🌟 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Gladwin High School held near 486 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.6 → 20.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 261599007485 · Gladwin, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
486 enr · 24.3:1 · 47.1% lunch · RII 11
Nearest enrollment peer: Gladwin Elementary School (401 students)
Gladwin High School held near 486 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.6 → 20.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Gladwin High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Gladwin High School
486 students
- Gladwin Elemen
Gladwin Elementary School
401 students
- Gladwin Interm
Gladwin Intermediate School
386 students
- Gladwin Junior
Gladwin Junior High School
359 students
- Gladwin Commun 23
Gladwin Community Alternative Hs
23 students
What this shows Gladwin High School reports 486 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gladwin High School compares
Gladwin 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,213
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
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.
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
District finance for Gladwin Community Schools reports $13,213 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~486 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 495 (2022-23) → 486 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
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 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 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.
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.