Enrollment
1,630
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261638005282
👥 S:T ratio 31
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 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 39/100 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
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
94.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Grand Haven High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Grand Haven High School
Grand Haven High School is a large high school in Grand Haven, Michigan, enrolling 1,630 students.
At 17.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 22.3% free-meal eligibility runs 59% below the Michigan average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,630 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 95 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #45.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Among Grand Haven's high schools, it stands alongside Career Development School (6 students): Grand Haven High School is larger than that campus by headcount.
Grand Haven Area Public Schools also operates White Pines Intermediate School (740 students) and Lakeshore Middle School (733 students) alongside Grand Haven 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 Haven High School compares
Grand Haven 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,336
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Grand Haven Area Public Schools, which includes Grand Haven High School.
$14,336
Per student
+6%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.7%
State 48.4%
Federal 6.8%
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 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
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- 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.
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 (~1,630 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.
Is Grand Haven High School a good school?
Grand Haven High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 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.
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