- Enrollment
- 911
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262220005933
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 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 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Michigan schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Ludington · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Ludington High School held near 684 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.5 → 33.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 262220005933 · Ludington, MI High · MID · TRAD
687 enr · 20.8:1 · 38.0% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Ludington Elementary School (911 students)
Ludington High School held near 684 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.5 → 33.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Ludington High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ludington Elem
Ludington Elementary School
911 students
- This school
Ludington High School
687 students
- Oj Dejonge Mid
Oj Dejonge Middle School
447 students
What this shows Ludington High School reports 687 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ludington High School compares
Ludington 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,713
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
District finance for Ludington Area School District reports $14,713 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~687 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.8:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 695 (2022-23) → 684 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
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 20/100 (lower 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 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.
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.