- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kent City, MI
Kent City High School
Federal NCES profile for Kent City High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262031005708
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kent City High School earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Kent City · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.9:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 46.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Kent City High School has class sizes larger than 92% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kent City High School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Kent City, MI.
School address
District: Kent City Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262031005708 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Kent City High School shrank from 416 students in 2022-23 to 389 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE added 16.1 → 17.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 262031005708 · Kent City, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
383 enr · 23.9:1 · 46.2% lunch · RII 14
Nearest enrollment peer: Kent City Elementary School (537 students)
Kent City High School shrank from 416 students in 2022-23 to 389 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE added 16.1 → 17.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Kent City High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kent City Elem
Kent City Elementary School
537 students
- This school
Kent City High School
383 students
- Kent City Midd
Kent City Middle School
290 students
- Kent City Virt 23
Kent City Virtual Academy
23 students
What this shows Kent City High School reports 383 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kent City High School compares
Kent City High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.9:1 | ▲ 37% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.2% | ▼ 15% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.9:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
383
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
23.9:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 92% in Michigan - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
32.1%
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
$14,057
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.9%
Hispanic or Latino 27.9%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 67.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.0, Kent City High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
District finance for Kent City Community Schools reports $14,057 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kent City High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent City Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kent City Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kent City Virtual Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Kent City High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 23
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Nationwide other 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 (~383 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kent City High School
How many students attend Kent City High School?
Kent City High School has 383 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kent City, MI. CCD year-over-year: 416 (2022-23) → 389 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kent City High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kent City High School is 23.9:1, which is 37% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kent City High School?
46.2% of students at Kent City High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kent City High School?
The largest demographic group at Kent City High School is White at 67.9% of enrollment, in Kent City, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kent City High School?
Kent City High School has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (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 Kent City High School rank among schools in Kent City?
By Resource Investment Index, Kent City High School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Kent City, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Kent City Community Schools?
Besides Kent City High School, Kent City Community Schools also operates Kent City Elementary School (537 students), Kent City Middle School (290 students), and Kent City Virtual Academy (23 students). See the Kent City Community Schools district page for the complete list.