- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Harrison, MI
Harrison Community High School
Federal NCES profile for Harrison Community High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261782005444
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harrison Community High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Harrison · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 69.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Harrison Community High School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harrison Community High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Harrison, MI.
School address
District: Harrison Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261782005444 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Harrison Community High School held near 334 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.6 → 18.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 261782005444 · Harrison, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
281 enr · 12.2:1 · 69.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Robert M Larson Elementary School (582 students)
Harrison Community High School held near 334 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.6 → 18.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Harrison Community High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Robert M Larso
Robert M Larson Elementary School
582 students
- This school
Harrison Community High School
281 students
- Harrison Middl
Harrison Middle School
279 students
- Harrison Alter 42
Harrison Alternative Education
42 students
What this shows Harrison Community High School reports 281 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harrison Community High School compares
Harrison 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 30% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.8% | ▲ 29% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 281 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
281
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 14% in Michigan - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.4%
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
$16,375
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 281 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.8%
Two or More 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 91.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.5, Harrison Community High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Harrison Community Schools reports $16,375 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Harrison Community High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert M Larson Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harrison Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harrison Alternative Education | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harrison Community High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 279
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 42
- Students per teacher
- 42:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~281 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harrison Community High School
How many students attend Harrison Community High School?
Harrison Community High School has 281 students enrolled. It is a high school in Harrison, MI. CCD year-over-year: 341 (2022-23) → 334 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harrison Community High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harrison Community High School is 12.2:1, which is 30% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 22% 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 Harrison Community High School?
69.8% of students at Harrison Community High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harrison Community High School?
The largest demographic group at Harrison Community High School is White at 91.8% of enrollment, in Harrison, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harrison Community High School?
Harrison Community High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Harrison Community High School rank among public schools in Harrison?
By Resource Investment Index, Harrison Community High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Harrison, 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 Harrison Community Schools?
Besides Harrison Community High School, Harrison Community Schools also operates Robert M Larson Elementary School (582 students), Harrison Middle School (279 students), and Harrison Alternative Education (42 students). See the Harrison Community Schools district page for the complete list.