Enrollment
1,545
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 262187005918
High School North — Macomb, MI
Federal NCES profile for High School North, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 18/100.
👥 Class size 10
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 2
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: L'Anse Creuse Public Schools · Michigan
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
71.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
+23% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
High School North reports 1,545 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 71.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 22.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 23% above the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 41% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 30.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 43% below the Michigan average and 41% below the national baseline. The school offers 5 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 386 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 39.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding L'Anse Creuse Public Schools spends $14,217 per pupil district-wide, below the Michigan average of $15,842 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 31.6% from local sources (property taxes), 56.0% from the state, and 12.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (F), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How High School North compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.4:1 | ▲ 23% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.8% | ▼ 43% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,545 | top 99% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
22.4:1
students per teacher
— 23% above state mean
Top 90% in Michigan — lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
39.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,217
per pupil, district-wide
— below Michigan avg of $15,842
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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
Enrollment 1,545 Top 99% in Michigan — larger than 1% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 71.0
Students per teacher 22.4:1 +23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 30.8% -43% vs state
NCES ID 262187005918
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.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 5
Counselors (FTE) 4.0
Students per counselor 386:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 39.2%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 7
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for L'Anse Creuse Public Schools, which includes High School North.
$14,217
Per student
-10%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,172
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
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Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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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 22.4:1, which is 23% higher than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in MACOMB, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for High School North?
High School North has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (F) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.