Enrollment
967
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Holland, MI
Holland High School
Federal NCES profile for Holland High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261842005512
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Holland High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #13 of 17
- schools in Holland · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- students per teacher
- 53.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Holland High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Holland High School ranks #13 of 17 schools in Holland, MI.
School address
District: Holland City School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261842005512 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
54.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Holland High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Holland High School
Holland High School is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Holland, Michigan, enrolling 967 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 53.7% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 95% of state schools at 967 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 172 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #16, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (49%) and White (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 358 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 246 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 967 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 15 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Holland's public schools, it stands alongside Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte (307 students): Holland High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.9:1 vs 18.1:1).
Holland City School District also operates Holland Middle School (605 students) and West (413 students) alongside Holland 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 Holland High School compares
Holland 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.7% | ▼ 1% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 967 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
967
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 62% in Michigan - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.6%
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
$15,606
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.7 FTE
Per 358 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
160
in-school suspensions + 86 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 15 expulsions.
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
Hispanic or Latino 48.7%
White 33.1%
African American 9.0%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.1, Holland High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Holland City School District, which includes Holland High School.
$15,606
Per student
+16%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.5%
State 41.5%
Federal 10.0%
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 Holland High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holland Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Holland Heights | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Holland High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Holland
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~967 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Holland High School
How many students attend Holland High School?
Holland High School has 967 students enrolled. It is a public school in Holland, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holland High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Holland High School is 17.9:1, which is 2% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Holland High School?
53.7% of students at Holland High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Holland High School?
The largest demographic group at Holland High School is Hispanic or Latino at 48.7% of enrollment, in Holland, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Holland High School?
Holland High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 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 Holland High School rank among schools in Holland?
By Resource Investment Index, Holland High School ranks #13 of 17 schools in Holland, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Holland on the city page.
Is Holland High School a good school?
Holland High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 Holland City School District?
Besides Holland High School, Holland City School District also operates Holland Middle School (605 students), West (413 students), and Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte (307 students). See the Holland City School District district page for the complete list.
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