- Enrollment
- 165
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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
🌟 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Harbor Beach Community High School held near 203 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 10.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 260000703856 · Harbor Beach, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
218 enr · 21.8:1 · 37.3% lunch · RII 14
Nearest enrollment peer: Harbor Beach Elementary School (165 students)
Harbor Beach Community High School held near 203 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 10.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Harbor Beach Community High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Harbor Beach Community High School
218 students
- Harbor Beach E
Harbor Beach Elementary School
165 students
- Harbor Beach M
Harbor Beach Middle School
100 students
What this shows Harbor Beach Community High School reports 218 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harbor Beach Community High School compares
Harbor Beach Community 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,941
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Harbor Beach Community Schools reports $14,941 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 100
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~218 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 212 (2022-23) → 203 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
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 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.