- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ishpeming, MI
Ishpeming High School
Federal NCES profile for Ishpeming High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261953005619
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 83
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ishpeming High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Ishpeming · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 57.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ishpeming High School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ishpeming High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Ishpeming, MI.
School address
District: Ishpeming Public School District No. 1 · Michigan
NCES ID 261953005619 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Ishpeming High School held near 211 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 13.2 → 13.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 261953005619 · Ishpeming, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
172 enr · 13.2:1 · 57.3% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Birchview School (233 students)
Ishpeming High School held near 211 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 13.2 → 13.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Ishpeming High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Birchview Scho
Birchview School
233 students
- Ishpeming Midd
Ishpeming Middle School
185 students
- This school
Ishpeming High School
172 students
- Ishpemingnegau 22
Ishpemingnegauneenice Comm Ed Division
22 students
What this shows Ishpeming High School reports 172 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ishpeming High School compares
Ishpeming 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 25% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.3% | ▲ 6% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 172 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
172
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 18% in Michigan - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
53.5%
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
$14,835
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 86 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.4%
Two or More 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
African American 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: White at 88.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.4, Ishpeming High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Ishpeming Public School District No. 1 reports $14,835 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ishpeming High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birchview School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ishpeming Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ishpemingnegauneenice Comm Ed Division | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ishpeming High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 185
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 22
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
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 (~172 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ishpeming High School
How many students attend Ishpeming High School?
Ishpeming High School has 172 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ishpeming, MI. CCD year-over-year: 211 (2022-23) → 211 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ishpeming High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ishpeming High School is 13.2:1, which is 25% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 16% 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 Ishpeming High School?
57.3% of students at Ishpeming High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ishpeming High School?
The largest demographic group at Ishpeming High School is White at 88.4% of enrollment, in Ishpeming, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ishpeming High School?
Ishpeming High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Ishpeming High School rank among public schools in Ishpeming?
By Resource Investment Index, Ishpeming High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Ishpeming, 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 Ishpeming on the city page.
What other schools are in Ishpeming Public School District No. 1?
Besides Ishpeming High School, Ishpeming Public School District No. 1 also operates Birchview School (233 students), Ishpeming Middle School (185 students), and Ishpemingnegauneenice Comm Ed Division (22 students). See the Ishpeming Public School District No. 1 district page for the complete list.