Enrollment
462
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261103004561
👥 S:T ratio 20
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 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 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Grayling · Resource Index
- 31
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Grayling High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Grayling High School
Grayling High School is a mid-sized high school in Grayling, Michigan, enrolling 462 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 462 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 726 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #514, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 308 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Crawford Ausable Schools also operates Grayling Elementary School (624 students) and Grayling Middle School (450 students) alongside Grayling 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 Grayling High School compares
Grayling 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 | 20.1:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,347
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
Counselors1.5 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Crawford Ausable Schools, which includes Grayling High School.
$12,347
Per student
-9%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.0%
State 48.7%
Federal 14.3%
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 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
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 104
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~462 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 31/100 (lower 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 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.
Is Grayling High School a good school?
Grayling High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Michigan schools. 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 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.
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