Enrollment
383
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kent City High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kent City High School
Kent City High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Kent City, Michigan, enrolling 383 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.9:1 is larger than about 92% of Michigan schools and 37% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 46.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 383 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 737 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #724, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 511 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Kent City Community Schools also operates Kent City Elementary School (537 students) and Kent City Middle School (290 students) alongside Kent City 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 Kent City High School compares
Kent City 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,452
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kent City Community Schools, which includes Kent City High School.
$13,452
Per student
0%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.1%
State 61.5%
Federal 14.4%
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 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
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 23
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar other 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 (~383 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all schools in Kent City on the city page.
Is Kent City High School a good school?
Kent City High School earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% 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 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.
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