Enrollment
687
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Ludington, MI
Ludington High School
Federal NCES profile for Ludington 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 262220005933
👥 S:T ratio 17
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ludington High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Michigan schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Ludington · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 38.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ludington High School has class sizes larger than 85% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ludington High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Ludington, MI.
School address
District: Ludington Area School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262220005933 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ludington High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ludington High School
Ludington High School is a large high school in Ludington, Michigan, enrolling 687 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 687 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 487 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #376, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 21 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 344 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Ludington's high schools, it stands alongside Academy of Science Math and Technology Early College High Sc (45 students): Ludington High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.8:1 vs 45:1).
Ludington Area School District also operates Ludington Elementary School (911 students) and Oj Dejonge Middle School (447 students) alongside Ludington 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 Ludington High School compares
Ludington 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 | 20.8:1 | ▲ 19% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.0% | ▼ 30% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 687 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
687
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 85% in Michigan - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
38.9%
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
$12,900
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 344 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 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 81.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 1.9%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 81.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.6, Ludington High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ludington Area School District, which includes Ludington High School.
$12,900
Per student
-4%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 78.0%
State 15.3%
Federal 6.8%
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 Ludington High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ludington Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oj Dejonge Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ludington High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 911
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar high schools in Ludington
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~687 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ludington High School
How many students attend Ludington High School?
Ludington High School has 687 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ludington, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ludington High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ludington High School is 20.8:1, which is 19% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ludington High School?
38.0% of students at Ludington High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ludington High School?
The largest demographic group at Ludington High School is White at 81.2% of enrollment, in Ludington, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ludington High School?
Ludington 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 Ludington High School rank among public schools in Ludington?
By Resource Investment Index, Ludington High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Ludington, 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 Ludington on the city page.
Is Ludington High School a good school?
Ludington High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% 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 Ludington Area School District?
Besides Ludington High School, Ludington Area School District also operates Ludington Elementary School (911 students) and Oj Dejonge Middle School (447 students). See the Ludington Area School District district page for the complete list.
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