- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Grayling, MI
Grayling High School
Federal NCES profile for Grayling High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261103004561
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grayling High School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Grayling · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 44.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Grayling High School has class sizes larger than 81% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grayling High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Grayling, MI.
School address
District: Crawford Ausable Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261103004561 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Grayling High School held near 462 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.4 → 27.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 261103004561 · Grayling, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
462 enr · 20.1:1 · 44.0% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Grayling Elementary School (624 students)
Grayling High School held near 462 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.4 → 27.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Grayling High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grayling Eleme
Grayling Elementary School
624 students
- This school
Grayling High School
462 students
- Grayling Middl
Grayling Middle School
450 students
- Great Lakes On 104
Great Lakes Online Education
104 students
What this shows Grayling High School reports 462 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grayling High School compares
Grayling 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 | 20.1:1 | ▲ 15% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.0% | ▼ 19% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 462 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
462
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in Michigan - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
49.6%
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
$13,279
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 308 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 90.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 90.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.7, Grayling High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
District finance for Crawford Ausable Schools reports $13,279 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Grayling High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grayling Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grayling Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Great Lakes Online Education | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grayling High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 104
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~462 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grayling High School
How many students attend Grayling High School?
Grayling High School has 462 students enrolled. It is a high school in Grayling, MI. CCD year-over-year: 452 (2022-23) → 462 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grayling High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grayling High School is 20.1:1, which is 15% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grayling High School?
44.0% of students at Grayling High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grayling High School?
The largest demographic group at Grayling High School is White at 90.0% of enrollment, in Grayling, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grayling High School?
Grayling High School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower 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 Grayling High School rank among public schools in Grayling?
By Resource Investment Index, Grayling High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Grayling, 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 Grayling on the city page.
What other schools are in Crawford Ausable Schools?
Besides Grayling High School, Crawford Ausable Schools also operates Grayling Elementary School (624 students), Grayling Middle School (450 students), and Great Lakes Online Education (104 students). See the Crawford Ausable Schools district page for the complete list.