Enrollment
2,377
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grand Blanc, MI
Grand Blanc Community High School
Federal NCES profile for Grand Blanc Community High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261635005272
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grand Blanc Community High School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Grand Blanc · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 34.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Grand Blanc Community High School has class sizes larger than 80% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grand Blanc Community High School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Grand Blanc, MI.
School address
District: Grand Blanc Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261635005272 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
119.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Grand Blanc Community High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Grand Blanc Community High School
Grand Blanc Community High School is a large combined-grade school in Grand Blanc, Michigan, enrolling 2,377 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,377 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 26 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #24, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and African American (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 475 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 9 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Grand Blanc Community Schools also operates Grand Blanc Middle School East (884 students) and Grand Blanc Middle School West (757 students) alongside Grand Blanc Community 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 Grand Blanc Community High School compares
Grand Blanc Community 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 | 20:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.0% | ▼ 37% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,377 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,377
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
20:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Michigan - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.2%
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
$11,984
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 475 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
213
in-school suspensions + 236 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.9 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 58.8%
African American 22.2%
Two or More 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Asian 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 58.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.2, Grand Blanc Community High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Grand Blanc Community Schools, which includes Grand Blanc Community High School.
$11,984
Per student
-11%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.3%
State 63.7%
Federal 9.0%
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 Grand Blanc Community High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Blanc Middle School East | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grand Blanc Middle School West | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Myers Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brendel Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reid Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grand Blanc Community High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 884
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~2,377 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Grand Blanc Community High School
How many students attend Grand Blanc Community High School?
Grand Blanc Community High School has 2,377 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grand Blanc, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grand Blanc Community High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grand Blanc Community High School is 20:1, which is 14% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grand Blanc Community High School?
34.0% of students at Grand Blanc Community High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grand Blanc Community High School?
The largest demographic group at Grand Blanc Community High School is White at 58.8% of enrollment, in Grand Blanc, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grand Blanc Community High School?
Grand Blanc Community High School has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (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 Grand Blanc Community High School rank among schools in Grand Blanc?
By Resource Investment Index, Grand Blanc Community High School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Grand Blanc, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Grand Blanc on the city page.
Is Grand Blanc Community High School a good school?
Grand Blanc Community High School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan. 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 Grand Blanc Community Schools?
Besides Grand Blanc Community High School, Grand Blanc Community Schools also operates Grand Blanc Middle School East (884 students), Grand Blanc Middle School West (757 students), and Myers Elementary School (479 students). See the Grand Blanc Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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