Enrollment
877
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Richland, MI
Gull Lake High School
Federal NCES profile for Gull Lake High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261725005406
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gull Lake High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Richland · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 19.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Gull Lake High School has class sizes larger than 70% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gull Lake High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Richland, MI.
School address
District: Gull Lake Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261725005406 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gull Lake High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gull Lake High School
Gull Lake High School is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Richland, Michigan, enrolling 877 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 19.8% free-meal eligibility runs 64% below the Michigan average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 93% of state schools at 877 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 252 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #18, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 292 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.7% 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.
Gull Lake Community Schools also operates Gull Lake Middle School (717 students) and Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School (698 students) alongside Gull Lake 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 Gull Lake High School compares
Gull Lake 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.8% | ▼ 64% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 877 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
877
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Michigan - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.7%
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
$12,960
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 292 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
54
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.9 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 82.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 3.2%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 82.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.9, Gull Lake High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gull Lake Community Schools, which includes Gull Lake High School.
$12,960
Per student
-4%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.4%
State 61.8%
Federal 6.8%
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 Gull Lake High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gull Lake Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Richland Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gull Lake Virtual Partnership | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kellogg Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gull Lake High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other 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 (~877 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Gull Lake High School
How many students attend Gull Lake High School?
Gull Lake High School has 877 students enrolled. It is a public school in Richland, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gull Lake High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gull Lake High School is 18.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gull Lake High School?
19.8% of students at Gull Lake High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gull Lake High School?
The largest demographic group at Gull Lake High School is White at 82.6% of enrollment, in Richland, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gull Lake High School?
Gull Lake High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 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 Gull Lake High School rank among public schools in Richland?
By Resource Investment Index, Gull Lake High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Richland, 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 Richland on the city page.
Is Gull Lake High School a good school?
Gull Lake High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% 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 Gull Lake Community Schools?
Besides Gull Lake High School, Gull Lake Community Schools also operates Gull Lake Middle School (717 students), Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School (698 students), and Richland Elementary School (412 students). See the Gull Lake Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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