- Enrollment
- 1,123
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
Grosse Pointe North High School
Federal NCES profile for Grosse Pointe North 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 262574006230
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grosse Pointe North High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Grosse Pointe Woods · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 27.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Grosse Pointe North High School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grosse Pointe North High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Grosse Pointe Woods, MI.
School address
District: Grosse Pointe Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262574006230 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-74 students YoY
Grosse Pointe North High School shrank from 1,081 students in 2022-23 to 1,007 in 2023-24 (-6.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 68.0 → 62.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-74 students YoY 262574006230 · Grosse Pointe Woods, MI High · MID · TRAD
924 enr · 13.8:1 · 27.8% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Grosse Pointe South High School (1,123 students)
Grosse Pointe North High School shrank from 1,081 students in 2022-23 to 1,007 in 2023-24 (-6.8%). Teacher FTE lost 68.0 → 62.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Grosse Pointe North High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grosse Pointe
Grosse Pointe South High School
1,123 students
- This school
Grosse Pointe North High School
924 students
- Parcells Middl
Parcells Middle School
671 students
- Brownell Middl
Brownell Middle School
605 students
- Pierce Middle
Pierce Middle School
570 students
- George Defer E
George Defer Elementary School
460 students
What this shows Grosse Pointe North High School reports 924 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grosse Pointe North High School compares
Grosse Pointe North High School is a shrinking 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.8% | ▼ 49% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 924 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
924
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 22% in Michigan - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
48.4%
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
$18,743
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 231 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 87 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 58.4%
African American 31.6%
Two or More 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 58.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.6, Grosse Pointe North High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 26
District finance for Grosse Pointe Public Schools reports $18,743 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Grosse Pointe North High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grosse Pointe South High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parcells Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brownell Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pierce Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George Defer Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grosse Pointe North High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~924 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grosse Pointe North High School
How many students attend Grosse Pointe North High School?
Grosse Pointe North High School has 924 students enrolled. It is a high school in Grosse Pointe Woods, MI. CCD year-over-year: 1,081 (2022-23) → 1,007 (2023-24), down 74.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grosse Pointe North High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grosse Pointe North High School is 13.8:1, which is 21% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 12% lower 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 Grosse Pointe North High School?
27.8% of students at Grosse Pointe North High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grosse Pointe North High School?
The largest demographic group at Grosse Pointe North High School is White at 58.4% of enrollment, in Grosse Pointe Woods, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grosse Pointe North High School?
Grosse Pointe North 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 Grosse Pointe North High School rank among public schools in Grosse Pointe Woods?
By Resource Investment Index, Grosse Pointe North High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Grosse Pointe Woods, 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 Grosse Pointe Woods on the city page.
What other schools are in Grosse Pointe Public Schools?
Besides Grosse Pointe North High School, Grosse Pointe Public Schools also operates Grosse Pointe South High School (1,123 students), Parcells Middle School (671 students), and Brownell Middle School (605 students). See the Grosse Pointe Public Schools district page for the complete list.