- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Grand Haven, MI
Grand Haven High School
Federal NCES profile for Grand Haven High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261638005282
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grand Haven High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #6 of 10
- public schools in Grand Haven · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 22.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Grand Haven High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grand Haven High School ranks #6 of 10 public schools in Grand Haven, MI.
School address
District: Grand Haven Area Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261638005282 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Grand Haven High School held near 1,724 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 94.1 → 94.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 261638005282 · Grand Haven, MI High · MID · TRAD
1,630 enr · 17.3:1 · 22.3% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: White Pines Intermediate School (740 students)
Grand Haven High School held near 1,724 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 94.1 → 94.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Grand Haven High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Grand Haven High School
1,630 students
- White Pines In
White Pines Intermediate School
740 students
- Lakeshore Midd
Lakeshore Middle School
733 students
- Peach Plains S 328
Peach Plains School
328 students
- Griffin Elemen 308
Griffin Elementary School
308 students
- Lake Hills Ele 273
Lake Hills Elementary School
273 students
What this shows Grand Haven High School reports 1,630 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grand Haven High School compares
Grand Haven 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 | 17.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.3% | ▼ 59% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,630 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,630
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 56% in Michigan - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$16,252
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 2.0%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 84.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.2, Grand Haven High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
District finance for Grand Haven Area Public Schools reports $16,252 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Grand Haven High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Pines Intermediate School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeshore Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Peach Plains School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Griffin Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake Hills Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grand Haven High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar high schools in Grand Haven
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 (~1,630 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grand Haven High School
How many students attend Grand Haven High School?
Grand Haven High School has 1,630 students enrolled. It is a high school in Grand Haven, MI. CCD year-over-year: 1,732 (2022-23) → 1,724 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grand Haven High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grand Haven High School is 17.3:1, which is 1% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grand Haven High School?
22.3% of students at Grand Haven High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grand Haven High School?
The largest demographic group at Grand Haven High School is White at 84.2% of enrollment, in Grand Haven, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grand Haven High School?
Grand Haven High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Grand Haven High School rank among public schools in Grand Haven?
By Resource Investment Index, Grand Haven High School ranks #6 of 10 public schools in Grand Haven, 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 Grand Haven on the city page.
What other schools are in Grand Haven Area Public Schools?
Besides Grand Haven High School, Grand Haven Area Public Schools also operates White Pines Intermediate School (740 students), Lakeshore Middle School (733 students), and Peach Plains School (328 students). See the Grand Haven Area Public Schools district page for the complete list.