Enrollment
396
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gobles, MI
Gobles High School
Federal NCES profile for Gobles High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261605005256
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gobles High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Gobles · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 46.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Gobles High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gobles High School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Gobles, MI.
School address
District: Gobles Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261605005256 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gobles High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gobles High School
Gobles High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Gobles, Michigan, enrolling 396 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 46.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 396 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 755 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #286.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 396 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 9 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Gobles's public schools, it stands alongside Gobles Virtual Academy (35 students): Gobles High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18:1 vs 5.8:1).
Gobles Public School District also operates Gobles Elementary School (355 students) and Gobles Virtual Academy (35 students) alongside Gobles 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 Gobles High School compares
Gobles 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.7% | ▼ 14% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 396 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
396
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in Michigan - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
$12,722
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 396 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 77 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 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 82.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 82.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.2, Gobles High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gobles Public School District, which includes Gobles High School.
$12,722
Per student
-6%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.2%
State 50.1%
Federal 23.7%
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 Gobles High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gobles Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gobles Virtual Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gobles 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
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 35
- Students per teacher
- 5.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools in Gobles
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~396 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Gobles High School
How many students attend Gobles High School?
Gobles High School has 396 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gobles, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gobles High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gobles High School is 18:1, which is 3% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gobles High School?
46.7% of students at Gobles High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gobles High School?
The largest demographic group at Gobles High School is White at 82.6% of enrollment, in Gobles, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gobles High School?
Gobles High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 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 Gobles High School rank among schools in Gobles?
By Resource Investment Index, Gobles High School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Gobles, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Gobles on the city page.
Is Gobles High School a good school?
Gobles High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 Gobles Public School District?
Besides Gobles High School, Gobles Public School District also operates Gobles Elementary School (355 students) and Gobles Virtual Academy (35 students). See the Gobles Public School District district page for the complete list.
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