- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Harbor Spgs, MI
Harbor Springs High School
Federal NCES profile for Harbor Springs High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261770005432
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harbor Springs High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Michigan schools.
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 15.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 260
- students enrolled
Harbor Springs High School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Harbor Springs School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261770005432 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Harbor Springs High School held near 231 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.5 → 18.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 261770005432 · Harbor Spgs, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
260 enr · 14.4:1 · 15.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Blackbird Elementary School (258 students)
Harbor Springs High School held near 231 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.5 → 18.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Harbor Springs High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Harbor Springs High School
260 students
- Blackbird Elem
Blackbird Elementary School
258 students
- Harbor Springs
Harbor Springs Middle School
233 students
What this shows Harbor Springs High School reports 260 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harbor Springs High School compares
Harbor Springs 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 18% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.6% | ▼ 71% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 260 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
260
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 26% in Michigan - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.1%
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
$21,114
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 260 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.2%
Two or More 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 89.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.0, Harbor Springs High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
District finance for Harbor Springs School District reports $21,114 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Harbor Springs High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackbird Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harbor Springs Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harbor Springs High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~260 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harbor Springs High School
How many students attend Harbor Springs High School?
Harbor Springs High School has 260 students enrolled. It is a high school in Harbor Spgs, MI. CCD year-over-year: 243 (2022-23) → 231 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harbor Springs High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harbor Springs High School is 14.4:1, which is 18% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 8% 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 Harbor Springs High School?
15.6% of students at Harbor Springs High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harbor Springs High School?
The largest demographic group at Harbor Springs High School is White at 89.2% of enrollment, in Harbor Spgs, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harbor Springs High School?
Harbor Springs High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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).
What other schools are in Harbor Springs School District?
Besides Harbor Springs High School, Harbor Springs School District also operates Blackbird Elementary School (258 students) and Harbor Springs Middle School (233 students). See the Harbor Springs School District district page for the complete list.