Enrollment
172
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261953005619
👥 S:T ratio 47
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 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 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Ishpeming · Resource Index
- 33
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ishpeming High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ishpeming High School
Ishpeming High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Ishpeming, Michigan, enrolling 172 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 57.3% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 172 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 264 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #43.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 86 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Ishpeming Public School District No. 1 also operates Birchview School (233 students) and Ishpeming Middle School (185 students) alongside Ishpeming 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 Ishpeming High School compares
Ishpeming 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,475
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
Counselors2.0 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ishpeming Public School District No. 1, which includes Ishpeming High School.
$14,475
Per student
+7%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.0%
State 51.0%
Federal 18.0%
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 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
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 185
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 22
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
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 (~172 students)
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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.
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 33/100 (typical 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 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.
Is Ishpeming High School a good school?
Ishpeming High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Michigan schools. 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 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.
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