Enrollment
218
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Harbor Beach, MI
Harbor Beach Community High School
Federal NCES profile for Harbor Beach Community High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260000703856
👥 S:T ratio 13
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harbor Beach Community High School earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Michigan schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Harbor Beach · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.8:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 37.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Harbor Beach Community High School has class sizes larger than 88% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harbor Beach Community High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Harbor Beach, MI.
School address
District: Harbor Beach Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260000703856 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Harbor Beach Community High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Harbor Beach Community High School
Harbor Beach Community High School is a mid-sized high school in Harbor Beach, Michigan, enrolling 218 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.8:1 is larger than about 88% of Michigan schools and 25% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 218 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 279 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #277, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 13/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Harbor Beach Community Schools also operates Harbor Beach Elementary School (165 students) and Harbor Beach Middle School (100 students) alongside Harbor Beach Community 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 Harbor Beach Community High School compares
Harbor Beach Community 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 | 21.8:1 | ▲ 25% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.3% | ▼ 31% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 218 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
218
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 88% in Michigan - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
45.9%
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
$13,680
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 93.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Asian 2.8%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: White at 93.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.1, Harbor Beach Community High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Harbor Beach Community Schools, which includes Harbor Beach Community High School.
$13,680
Per student
+1%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.8%
State 46.9%
Federal 17.3%
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 Harbor Beach Community High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harbor Beach Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harbor Beach Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harbor Beach Community High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 165
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 100
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~218 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Harbor Beach Community High School
How many students attend Harbor Beach Community High School?
Harbor Beach Community High School has 218 students enrolled. It is a high school in Harbor Beach, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harbor Beach Community High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harbor Beach Community High School is 21.8:1, which is 25% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harbor Beach Community High School?
37.3% of students at Harbor Beach Community High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harbor Beach Community High School?
The largest demographic group at Harbor Beach Community High School is White at 93.1% of enrollment, in Harbor Beach, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harbor Beach Community High School?
Harbor Beach Community High School has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Harbor Beach Community High School rank among public schools in Harbor Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Harbor Beach Community High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Harbor Beach, 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 Harbor Beach on the city page.
Is Harbor Beach Community High School a good school?
Harbor Beach Community High School earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% 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 Harbor Beach Community Schools?
Besides Harbor Beach Community High School, Harbor Beach Community Schools also operates Harbor Beach Elementary School (165 students) and Harbor Beach Middle School (100 students). See the Harbor Beach Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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