Enrollment
1,126
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mattawan, MI
Mattawan High School
Federal NCES profile for Mattawan High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262325006011
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mattawan High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Mattawan · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 16.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Mattawan High School has class sizes larger than 75% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mattawan High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Mattawan, MI.
School address
District: Mattawan Consolidated School · Michigan
NCES ID 262325006011 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.4:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mattawan High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mattawan High School
Mattawan High School is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Mattawan, Michigan, enrolling 1,126 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 16.7% free-meal eligibility runs 69% below the Michigan average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,126 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 167 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #21.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 375 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Mattawan Consolidated School also operates Mattawan Middle School (823 students) and Mattawan Later Elem School (808 students) alongside Mattawan 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 Mattawan High School compares
Mattawan 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 | 19.4:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.7% | ▼ 69% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,126 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,126
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in Michigan - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.6%
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
$12,182
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 375 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 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 84.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 2.4%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 84.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.4, Mattawan High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 27
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mattawan Consolidated School, which includes Mattawan High School.
$12,182
Per student
-10%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.3%
State 67.9%
Federal 7.8%
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 Mattawan High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mattawan Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mattawan Later Elem School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mattawan Early Elem School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mattawan Early Childhood Education Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mattawan High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 823
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 703
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 85
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other 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 (~1,126 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Mattawan High School
How many students attend Mattawan High School?
Mattawan High School has 1,126 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mattawan, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mattawan High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mattawan High School is 19.4:1, 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 Mattawan High School?
16.7% of students at Mattawan High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mattawan High School?
The largest demographic group at Mattawan High School is White at 84.8% of enrollment, in Mattawan, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mattawan High School?
Mattawan High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 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 Mattawan High School rank among public schools in Mattawan?
By Resource Investment Index, Mattawan High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Mattawan, 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 Mattawan on the city page.
Is Mattawan High School a good school?
Mattawan High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan. 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 Mattawan Consolidated School?
Besides Mattawan High School, Mattawan Consolidated School also operates Mattawan Middle School (823 students), Mattawan Later Elem School (808 students), and Mattawan Early Elem School (703 students). See the Mattawan Consolidated School district page for the complete list.
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