Enrollment
653
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Goodrich, MI
Goodrich High School
Federal NCES profile for Goodrich 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 261632005267
👥 S:T ratio 18
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Goodrich High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Goodrich · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 20.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Goodrich High School has class sizes larger than 83% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Goodrich High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Goodrich, MI.
School address
District: Goodrich Area Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261632005267 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.4:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Goodrich High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Goodrich High School
Goodrich High School is a large high school in Goodrich, Michigan, enrolling 653 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 20.4% free-meal eligibility runs 62% below the Michigan average.
Enrollment of 653 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 445 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #339, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 327 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Goodrich Area Schools also operates Oaktree Elementary School (547 students) and Goodrich Middle School (448 students) alongside Goodrich 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 Goodrich High School compares
Goodrich 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 | 20.4:1 | ▲ 17% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.4% | ▼ 62% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 653 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
653
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 83% in Michigan - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
33.2%
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
$12,057
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 327 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 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 91.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
African American 2.3%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.9, Goodrich High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Goodrich Area Schools, which includes Goodrich High School.
$12,057
Per student
-11%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.1%
State 64.9%
Federal 8.9%
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 Goodrich High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oaktree Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Goodrich Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reid Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Goodrich High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
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 (~653 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Goodrich High School
How many students attend Goodrich High School?
Goodrich High School has 653 students enrolled. It is a high school in Goodrich, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Goodrich High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Goodrich High School is 20.4:1, which is 17% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Goodrich High School?
20.4% of students at Goodrich High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Goodrich High School?
The largest demographic group at Goodrich High School is White at 91.0% of enrollment, in Goodrich, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Goodrich High School?
Goodrich High School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 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 Goodrich High School rank among public schools in Goodrich?
By Resource Investment Index, Goodrich High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Goodrich, 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 Goodrich on the city page.
Is Goodrich High School a good school?
Goodrich High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% 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 Goodrich Area Schools?
Besides Goodrich High School, Goodrich Area Schools also operates Oaktree Elementary School (547 students), Goodrich Middle School (448 students), and Reid Elementary School (268 students). See the Goodrich Area Schools district page for the complete list.
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