Enrollment
2,377
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 261635005272
Grand Blanc Community High School — Grand Blanc, MI
Federal NCES profile for Grand Blanc Community High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 15/100.
👥 Class size 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 9
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Grand Blanc Community Schools · Michigan
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
119.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.5:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
+18% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Grand Blanc Community High School reports 2,377 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 119.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 18% above the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 35% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 34.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 37% below the Michigan average and 34% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 475 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 36.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Grand Blanc Community Schools spends $16,567 per pupil district-wide, above the Michigan average of $15,842 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 27.3% from local sources (property taxes), 63.7% from the state, and 9.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Grand Blanc Community High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.5:1 | ▲ 18% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.0% | ▼ 37% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 2,377 | top 100% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
21.5:1
students per teacher
— 18% above state mean
Top 88% in Michigan — lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
36.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,567
per pupil, district-wide
— above Michigan avg of $15,842
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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
Enrollment 2,377 Top 100% in Michigan — larger than 0% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 119.0
Students per teacher 21.5:1 +18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 34.0% -37% vs state
NCES ID 261635005272
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.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 18
Counselors (FTE) 5.0
Students per counselor 475:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 36.2%
In-school suspensions 213
Out-of-school suspensions 236
Expulsions 9
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Grand Blanc Community Schools, which includes Grand Blanc Community High School.
$16,567
Per student
+5%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 884
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
Similar other schools in Grand Blanc
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Brendel Elementary School
Standard public school
462 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Grand Blanc Academy
Standard public school
279 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Anderson Elementary School
Standard public school
203 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Perry Learning Center
Standard public school
5 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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 other 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 21.5:1, which is 18% higher than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 35% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in GRAND BLANC, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grand Blanc Community High School?
Grand Blanc Community High School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.