Enrollment
1,172
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Harrison Township, MI
High School
Federal NCES profile for High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262187005912
👥 S:T ratio 18
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Harrison Township · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 36.7%
- free-lunch eligible
High School has class sizes larger than 84% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, High School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Harrison Township, MI.
School address
District: L'anse Creuse Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262187005912 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at High School
High School is a large high school in Harrison Township, Michigan, enrolling 1,172 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,172 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 175 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #118.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and African American (23%) (diversity index 51/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 293 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
L'anse Creuse Public Schools also operates High School North (1,545 students) and Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School (656 students) alongside 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 High School compares
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 | 20.6:1 | ▲ 18% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.7% | ▼ 32% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,172 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,172
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 84% in Michigan - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
50.6%
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
$13,245
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 293 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 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 66.1%
African American 23.0%
Two or More 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 66.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.6, High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for L'anse Creuse Public Schools, which includes High School.
$13,245
Per student
-2%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.6%
State 56.0%
Federal 12.4%
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| High School North | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Middle School East | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Middle School North | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Atwood Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,545
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~1,172 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about High School
How many students attend High School?
High School has 1,172 students enrolled. It is a high school in Harrison Township, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at High School?
The student-teacher ratio at High School is 20.6:1, which is 18% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at High School?
36.7% of students at High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of High School?
The largest demographic group at High School is White at 66.1% of enrollment, in Harrison Township, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for High School?
High School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 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 High School rank among public schools in Harrison Township?
By Resource Investment Index, High School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Harrison Township, 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 Harrison Township on the city page.
Is High School a good school?
High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan. 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 L'anse Creuse Public Schools?
Besides High School, L'anse Creuse Public Schools also operates High School North (1,545 students), Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School (656 students), and Middle School East (626 students). See the L'anse Creuse Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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