Enrollment
1,529
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Holt, MI
Holt Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Holt Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261848005530
👥 S:T ratio 36
📚 AP courses 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Holt Senior High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #6 of 8
- public schools in Holt · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 41.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Holt Senior High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Holt Senior High School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Holt, MI.
School address
District: Holt Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261848005530 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
95.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Holt Senior High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Holt Senior High School
Holt Senior High School is a large high school in Holt, Michigan, enrolling 1,529 students.
At 16.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,529 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 65 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #43.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 8 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 382 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 12 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Holt Public Schools also operates Holt Junior High School (713 students) and Elliott Elementary School (457 students) alongside Holt Senior 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 Holt Senior High School compares
Holt Senior 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 | 16.1:1 | ▼ 8% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.2% | ▼ 24% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,529 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,529
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 43% in Michigan - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
49.3%
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
$13,182
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 382 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 156 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 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 53.2%
Hispanic or Latino 15.8%
Two or More 13.2%
African American 12.9%
Asian 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 53.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.6, Holt Senior High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Holt Public Schools, which includes Holt Senior High School.
$13,182
Per student
-2%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.8%
State 62.9%
Federal 6.3%
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 Holt Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holt Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elliott Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilcox Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dimondale Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Horizon Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Holt Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 713
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~1,529 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Holt Senior High School
How many students attend Holt Senior High School?
Holt Senior High School has 1,529 students enrolled. It is a high school in Holt, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holt Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Holt Senior High School is 16.1:1, which is 8% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Holt Senior High School?
41.2% of students at Holt Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Holt Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Holt Senior High School is White at 53.2% of enrollment, in Holt, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Holt Senior High School?
Holt Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Holt Senior High School rank among public schools in Holt?
By Resource Investment Index, Holt Senior High School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Holt, 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 Holt on the city page.
Is Holt Senior High School a good school?
Holt Senior High School earns 26/100 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 Holt Public Schools?
Besides Holt Senior High School, Holt Public Schools also operates Holt Junior High School (713 students), Elliott Elementary School (457 students), and Wilcox Elementary School (413 students). See the Holt Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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