Enrollment
1,001
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Holly, MI
Holly High School
Federal NCES profile for Holly High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261845005522
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Holly High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Holly · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 37.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Holly High School has class sizes larger than 75% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Holly High School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Holly, MI.
School address
District: Holly Area School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261845005522 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Holly High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Holly High School
Holly High School is a large combined-grade school in Holly, Michigan, enrolling 1,001 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,001 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 239 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #71.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 200 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 10 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Holly Area School District also operates Holly Middle School (743 students) and Patterson Elementary School (408 students) alongside Holly 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 Holly High School compares
Holly 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 | 19.3:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.1% | ▼ 32% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,001 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,001
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.1%
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
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Michigan - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.6%
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
$13,327
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 200 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 71 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 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
White 83.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 3.6%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 83.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.0, Holly High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Holly Area School District, which includes Holly High School.
$13,327
Per student
-1%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.4%
State 50.9%
Federal 13.7%
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 Holly High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holly Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Patterson Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Davisburg Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Holly Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rose Pioneer Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Holly High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~1,001 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Holly High School
How many students attend Holly High School?
Holly High School has 1,001 students enrolled. It is a public school in Holly, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holly High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Holly High School is 19.3:1, which is 10% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Holly High School?
37.1% of students at Holly High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Holly High School?
The largest demographic group at Holly High School is White at 83.1% of enrollment, in Holly, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Holly High School?
Holly High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Holly High School rank among schools in Holly?
By Resource Investment Index, Holly High School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Holly, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Holly on the city page.
Is Holly High School a good school?
Holly High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% 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 Holly Area School District?
Besides Holly High School, Holly Area School District also operates Holly Middle School (743 students), Patterson Elementary School (408 students), and Davisburg Elementary School (391 students). See the Holly Area School District district page for the complete list.
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