- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Kingsley, MI
Kingsley Area High School
Federal NCES profile for Kingsley Area High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262038005722
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kingsley Area High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Kingsley · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 33.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Kingsley Area High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kingsley Area High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Kingsley, MI.
School address
District: Kingsley Area Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262038005722 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-50 students YoY
Kingsley Area High School shrank from 457 students in 2022-23 to 407 in 2023-24 (-10.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.7 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-50 students YoY 262038005722 · Kingsley, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
401 enr · 14.9:1 · 33.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Kingsley Area Elementary School (655 students)
Kingsley Area High School shrank from 457 students in 2022-23 to 407 in 2023-24 (-10.9%). Teacher FTE lost 27.7 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Kingsley Area High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kingsley Area
Kingsley Area Elementary School
655 students
- This school
Kingsley Area High School
401 students
- Kingsley Area
Kingsley Area Middle School
366 students
What this shows Kingsley Area High School reports 401 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kingsley Area High School compares
Kingsley Area 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 | 14.9:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.0% | ▼ 39% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 401 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
401
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 31% in Michigan - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
54.4%
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
$13,331
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 201 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 94.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: White at 94.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.6, Kingsley Area High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
District finance for Kingsley Area Schools reports $13,331 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kingsley Area High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsley Area Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kingsley Area Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kingsley Area High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~401 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Kingsley Area High School
How many students attend Kingsley Area High School?
Kingsley Area High School has 401 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kingsley, MI. CCD year-over-year: 457 (2022-23) → 407 (2023-24), down 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kingsley Area High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kingsley Area High School is 14.9:1, which is 15% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kingsley Area High School?
33.0% of students at Kingsley Area High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kingsley Area High School?
The largest demographic group at Kingsley Area High School is White at 94.5% of enrollment, in Kingsley, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kingsley Area High School?
Kingsley Area High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Kingsley Area High School rank among public schools in Kingsley?
By Resource Investment Index, Kingsley Area High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Kingsley, 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 Kingsley Area Schools?
Besides Kingsley Area High School, Kingsley Area Schools also operates Kingsley Area Elementary School (655 students) and Kingsley Area Middle School (366 students). See the Kingsley Area Schools district page for the complete list.