- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Holton, MI
Holton High School
Federal NCES profile for Holton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261851005536
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Holton High School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 60.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 224
- students enrolled
Holton High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Holton Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261851005536 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Holton High School held near 245 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.9 → 19.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 261851005536 · Holton, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
224 enr · 14.9:1 · 60.6% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Holton Elementary School (338 students)
Holton High School held near 245 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.9 → 19.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Holton High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Holton Element
Holton Elementary School
338 students
- This school
Holton High School
224 students
- Holton Middle
Holton Middle School
173 students
- Holton Virtual 40
Holton Virtual Academy
40 students
What this shows Holton High School reports 224 students on the CCD universe file.
How Holton High School compares
Holton High School 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 | 14.9:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.6% | ▲ 12% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 224 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
224
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 31% in Michigan - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.9%
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
$15,458
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 86.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 1.3%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 86.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.3, Holton High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Holton Public Schools reports $15,458 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Holton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holton Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Holton Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Holton Virtual Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Holton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 173
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 40
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~224 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Holton High School
How many students attend Holton High School?
Holton High School has 224 students enrolled. It is a high school in Holton, MI. CCD year-over-year: 249 (2022-23) → 245 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Holton High School is 14.9:1, which is 15% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 5% lower 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 Holton High School?
60.6% of students at Holton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Holton High School?
The largest demographic group at Holton High School is White at 86.6% of enrollment, in Holton, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Holton High School?
Holton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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).
What other schools are in Holton Public Schools?
Besides Holton High School, Holton Public Schools also operates Holton Elementary School (338 students), Holton Middle School (173 students), and Holton Virtual Academy (40 students). See the Holton Public Schools district page for the complete list.