Enrollment
1,545
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Macomb, MI
High School North
Federal NCES profile for High School North, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262187005918
👥 S:T ratio 13
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
High School North earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #15 of 15
- public schools in Macomb · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.8:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 30.8%
- free-lunch eligible
High School North has class sizes larger than 88% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, High School North ranks #15 of 15 public schools in Macomb, MI.
School address
District: L'anse Creuse Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262187005918 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
71.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How High School North compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at High School North
High School North is a large high school in Macomb, Michigan, enrolling 1,545 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 30.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,545 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 94 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #88, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and African American (11%) (diversity index 40/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 386 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
L'anse Creuse Public Schools also operates High School (1,172 students) and Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School (656 students) alongside High School North.
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 North compares
High School North 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 | 30.8% | ▼ 43% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,545 | top 1% | - | - |
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.
1,545
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
39.2%
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 386 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 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 76.2%
African American 11.1%
Two or More 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 76.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.1, High School North 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 North.
$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 North Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| High School | Similar size | 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Atwood Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to High School North's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,172
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- 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 (~1,545 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about High School North
How many students attend High School North?
High School North has 1,545 students enrolled. It is a high school in Macomb, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at High School North?
The student-teacher ratio at High School North 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 High School North?
30.8% of students at High School North are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of High School North?
The largest demographic group at High School North is White at 76.2% of enrollment, in Macomb, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for High School North?
High School North has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 North rank among public schools in Macomb?
By Resource Investment Index, High School North ranks #15 of 15 public schools in Macomb, 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 Macomb on the city page.
Is High School North a good school?
High School North earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% 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 North, L'anse Creuse Public Schools also operates High School (1,172 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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