Enrollment
1,704
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Grand Ledge, MI
Grand Ledge High School
Federal NCES profile for Grand Ledge High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261641005293
👥 S:T ratio 17
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grand Ledge High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Grand Ledge · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 21.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Grand Ledge High School has class sizes larger than 85% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grand Ledge High School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Grand Ledge, MI.
School address
District: Grand Ledge Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261641005293 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
82.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Grand Ledge High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Grand Ledge High School
Grand Ledge High School is a large high school in Grand Ledge, Michigan, enrolling 1,704 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.0% free-meal eligibility runs 61% below the Michigan average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,704 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 77 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #43.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 41/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 20 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1704 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Grand Ledge Public Schools also operates Kenneth T Beagle Middle School (835 students) and Leon W Hayes Intermediate School (810 students) alongside Grand Ledge 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 Ledge High School compares
Grand Ledge 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 | 20.8:1 | ▲ 19% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.0% | ▼ 61% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,704 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,704
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 85% in Michigan - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
27.8%
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
$13,018
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 1704 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 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 75.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Two or More 6.7%
African American 4.2%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 75.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.4, Grand Ledge High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Grand Ledge Public Schools, which includes Grand Ledge High School.
$13,018
Per student
-4%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.3%
State 50.4%
Federal 7.3%
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 Ledge High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth T Beagle Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leon W Hayes Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Willow Ridge Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Delta Center Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tc Holbrook Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grand Ledge High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 835
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 810
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~1,704 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Grand Ledge High School
How many students attend Grand Ledge High School?
Grand Ledge High School has 1,704 students enrolled. It is a high school in Grand Ledge, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grand Ledge High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grand Ledge High School is 20.8:1, which is 19% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grand Ledge High School?
21.0% of students at Grand Ledge High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grand Ledge High School?
The largest demographic group at Grand Ledge High School is White at 75.4% of enrollment, in Grand Ledge, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grand Ledge High School?
Grand Ledge High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Grand Ledge High School rank among public schools in Grand Ledge?
By Resource Investment Index, Grand Ledge High School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Grand Ledge, 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 Ledge on the city page.
Is Grand Ledge High School a good school?
Grand Ledge High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% 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 Ledge Public Schools?
Besides Grand Ledge High School, Grand Ledge Public Schools also operates Kenneth T Beagle Middle School (835 students), Leon W Hayes Intermediate School (810 students), and Willow Ridge Elementary School (542 students). See the Grand Ledge Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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