Enrollment
566
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Kingsford, MI
Kingsford High School
Federal NCES profile for Kingsford High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260672004267
👥 S:T ratio 22
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kingsford High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Kingsford · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 32.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Kingsford High School has class sizes larger than 76% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kingsford High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Kingsford, MI.
School address
District: Breitung Township School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260672004267 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kingsford High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kingsford High School
Kingsford High School is a mid-sized high school in Kingsford, Michigan, enrolling 566 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 566 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 593 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #103.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 283 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Breitung Township School District also operates Woodland Elementary School (771 students) and Kingsford Middle School (608 students) alongside Kingsford 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 Kingsford High School compares
Kingsford 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 | 19.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.0% | ▼ 41% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 566 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
566
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Michigan - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,436
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 283 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 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 91.3%
Two or More 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 91.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.3, Kingsford High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Breitung Township School District, which includes Kingsford High School.
$11,436
Per student
-15%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.2%
State 71.8%
Federal 9.0%
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 Kingsford High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kingsford Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kingsford High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~566 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Kingsford High School
How many students attend Kingsford High School?
Kingsford High School has 566 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kingsford, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kingsford High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kingsford High School is 19.5:1, which is 11% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kingsford High School?
32.0% of students at Kingsford High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kingsford High School?
The largest demographic group at Kingsford High School is White at 91.3% of enrollment, in Kingsford, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kingsford High School?
Kingsford High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Kingsford High School rank among public schools in Kingsford?
By Resource Investment Index, Kingsford High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Kingsford, 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 Kingsford on the city page.
Is Kingsford High School a good school?
Kingsford High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% 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 Breitung Township School District?
Besides Kingsford High School, Breitung Township School District also operates Woodland Elementary School (771 students) and Kingsford Middle School (608 students). See the Breitung Township School District district page for the complete list.
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