Enrollment
753
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Madison Heights, MI
Lamphere High School
Federal NCES profile for Lamphere High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262112005781
👥 S:T ratio 18
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lamphere High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Michigan schools.
- #10 of 12
- public schools in Madison Heights · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 45.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lamphere High School has class sizes larger than 83% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lamphere High School ranks #10 of 12 public schools in Madison Heights, MI.
School address
District: Lamphere Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262112005781 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.4:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lamphere High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lamphere High School
Lamphere High School is a large high school in Madison Heights, Michigan, enrolling 753 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 90% of state schools at 753 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 385 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #305, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and African American (14%) (diversity index 52/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 377 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Lamphere Public Schools spends $16,591 per pupil, 23% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Lamphere Public Schools also operates Page Middle School (538 students) and Edmonson Elementary School (305 students) alongside Lamphere 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 Lamphere High School compares
Lamphere 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 | 20.4:1 | ▲ 17% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.0% | ▼ 17% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 753 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
753
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 83% in Michigan - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
42.2%
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
$16,591
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 377 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
82
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 67.2%
African American 14.3%
Two or More 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Asian 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 67.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.7, Lamphere High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lamphere Public Schools, which includes Lamphere High School.
$16,591
Per student
+23%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.3%
State 43.1%
Federal 10.6%
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 Lamphere High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Page Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edmonson Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hiller Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Simonds Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lessenger Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lamphere High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~753 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Lamphere High School
How many students attend Lamphere High School?
Lamphere High School has 753 students enrolled. It is a high school in Madison Heights, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lamphere High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lamphere High School is 20.4:1, which is 17% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lamphere High School?
45.0% of students at Lamphere High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lamphere High School?
The largest demographic group at Lamphere High School is White at 67.2% of enrollment, in Madison Heights, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lamphere High School?
Lamphere High School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Lamphere High School rank among public schools in Madison Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Lamphere High School ranks #10 of 12 public schools in Madison Heights, 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 Madison Heights on the city page.
Is Lamphere High School a good school?
Lamphere High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% 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 Lamphere Public Schools?
Besides Lamphere High School, Lamphere Public Schools also operates Page Middle School (538 students), Edmonson Elementary School (305 students), and Hiller Elementary School (272 students). See the Lamphere Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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