- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Kalkaska, MI
Kalkaska High School
Federal NCES profile for Kalkaska High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262005005685
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kalkaska High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Kalkaska · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.3:1
- students per teacher
- 54.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Kalkaska High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kalkaska High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Kalkaska, MI.
School address
District: Kalkaska Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262005005685 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Kalkaska High School held near 466 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.2 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 262005005685 · Kalkaska, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
439 enr · 18.3:1 · 54.3% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Birch Street Elementary School (517 students)
Kalkaska High School held near 466 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.2 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Kalkaska High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Birch Street E
Birch Street Elementary School
517 students
- This school
Kalkaska High School
439 students
- Kalkaska Middl
Kalkaska Middle School
307 students
- Cherry Street 176
Cherry Street Intermediate School
176 students
- Rapid City Ele 70
Rapid City Elementary School
70 students
What this shows Kalkaska High School reports 439 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kalkaska High School compares
Kalkaska 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.3% | ▼ 0% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 439 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
439
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Michigan - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
48.3%
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
$15,268
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 220 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
66
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 90.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.1, Kalkaska High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
District finance for Kalkaska Public Schools reports $15,268 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kalkaska High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birch Street Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kalkaska Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cherry Street Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rapid City Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kalkaska High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 176
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 70
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~439 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kalkaska High School
How many students attend Kalkaska High School?
Kalkaska High School has 439 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kalkaska, MI. CCD year-over-year: 449 (2022-23) → 466 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kalkaska High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kalkaska High School is 18.3:1, which is 5% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kalkaska High School?
54.3% of students at Kalkaska High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kalkaska High School?
The largest demographic group at Kalkaska High School is White at 90.9% of enrollment, in Kalkaska, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kalkaska High School?
Kalkaska High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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).
How does Kalkaska High School rank among public schools in Kalkaska?
By Resource Investment Index, Kalkaska High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Kalkaska, 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 Kalkaska on the city page.
What other schools are in Kalkaska Public Schools?
Besides Kalkaska High School, Kalkaska Public Schools also operates Birch Street Elementary School (517 students), Kalkaska Middle School (307 students), and Cherry Street Intermediate School (176 students). See the Kalkaska Public Schools district page for the complete list.