- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Grass Lake, MI
Grass Lake High School
Federal NCES profile for Grass Lake High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261683005391
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grass Lake High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Grass Lake · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 21.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Grass Lake High School has class sizes larger than 71% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grass Lake High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Grass Lake, MI.
School address
District: Grass Lake Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261683005391 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Grass Lake High School grew from 366 students in 2022-23 to 392 in 2023-24 (+7.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.5 → 20.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 261683005391 · Grass Lake, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
394 enr · 18.8:1 · 21.6% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: George Long Elementary School (650 students)
Grass Lake High School grew from 366 students in 2022-23 to 392 in 2023-24 (+7.1%). Teacher FTE lost 21.5 → 20.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Grass Lake High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- George Long El
George Long Elementary School
650 students
- This school
Grass Lake High School
394 students
- Grass Lake Mid
Grass Lake Middle School
290 students
What this shows Grass Lake High School reports 394 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grass Lake High School compares
Grass Lake High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.6% | ▼ 60% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 394 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
394
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Michigan - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,295
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 394 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Two or More 2.0%
Asian 0.5%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 91.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.6, Grass Lake High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
District finance for Grass Lake Community Schools reports $14,295 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Grass Lake High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Long Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grass Lake Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grass Lake High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~394 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Grass Lake High School
How many students attend Grass Lake High School?
Grass Lake High School has 394 students enrolled. It is a high school in Grass Lake, MI. CCD year-over-year: 366 (2022-23) → 392 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grass Lake High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grass Lake High School is 18.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grass Lake High School?
21.6% of students at Grass Lake High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grass Lake High School?
The largest demographic group at Grass Lake High School is White at 91.1% of enrollment, in Grass Lake, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grass Lake High School?
Grass Lake High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Grass Lake High School rank among public schools in Grass Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Grass Lake High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Grass Lake, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Grass Lake Community Schools?
Besides Grass Lake High School, Grass Lake Community Schools also operates George Long Elementary School (650 students) and Grass Lake Middle School (290 students). See the Grass Lake Community Schools district page for the complete list.