- Enrollment
- 1,172
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262187005918
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 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 17/100 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
- 17
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
High School North held near 1,554 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 71.1 → 72.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-34 students YoY 262187005918 · Macomb, MI High · MID · TRAD
1,545 enr · 21.8:1 · 30.8% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: High School (1,172 students)
High School North held near 1,554 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount). Teacher FTE added 71.1 → 72.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
High School North in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
High School North
1,545 students
- High School
High School
1,172 students
- Joseph M Carke
Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School
656 students
- Middle School
Middle School East
626 students
- Middle School
Middle School North
618 students
- Atwood Element 612
Atwood Elementary School
612 students
What this shows High School North reports 1,545 students on the CCD universe file.
How High School North compares
High School North 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,114
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
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.
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
District finance for L'anse Creuse Public Schools reports $15,114 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,545 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,588 (2022-23) → 1,554 (2023-24), nearly flat (-34).
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 17/100 (lower 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 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.
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.