- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260672004267
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 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 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Kingsford · Resource Index
- 37
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Kingsford High School held near 599 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.1 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 260672004267 · Kingsford, MI High · MID · TRAD
566 enr · 19.5:1 · 32.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodland Elementary School (771 students)
Kingsford High School held near 599 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.1 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Kingsford High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Woodland Eleme
Woodland Elementary School
771 students
- Kingsford Midd
Kingsford Middle School
608 students
- This school
Kingsford High School
566 students
What this shows Kingsford High School reports 566 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kingsford High School compares
Kingsford 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,556
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
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.
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
District finance for Breitung Township School District reports $12,556 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~566 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.5:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 591 (2022-23) → 599 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
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 37/100 (typical 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 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.
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.