Enrollment
1,193
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Highland, MI
Milford High School
Federal NCES profile for Milford High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261899005574
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Milford High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Highland · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 25.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Milford High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Milford High School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Highland, MI.
School address
District: Huron Valley Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261899005574 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
67.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Milford High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Milford High School
Milford High School is a large combined-grade school in Highland, Michigan, enrolling 1,193 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 25.0% free-meal eligibility runs 54% below the Michigan average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,193 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 182 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #125.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 398 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Huron Valley Schools also operates Lakeland High School (1,012 students) and Muir Middle School (656 students) alongside Milford 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 Milford High School compares
Milford 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.0% | ▼ 54% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,193 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,193
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Michigan - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.4%
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
$13,703
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 398 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 73 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 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 88.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.7, Milford High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Huron Valley Schools, which includes Milford High School.
$13,703
Per student
+1%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.5%
State 52.2%
Federal 10.3%
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 Milford High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeland High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Muir Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Valley Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| White Lake Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Country Oaks Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Milford High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,012
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~1,193 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Milford High School
How many students attend Milford High School?
Milford High School has 1,193 students enrolled. It is a public school in Highland, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Milford High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Milford High School is 17.8:1, which is 2% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Milford High School?
25.0% of students at Milford High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Milford High School?
The largest demographic group at Milford High School is White at 88.8% of enrollment, in Highland, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Milford High School?
Milford High School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Milford High School rank among schools in Highland?
By Resource Investment Index, Milford High School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Highland, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Highland on the city page.
Is Milford High School a good school?
Milford High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 Huron Valley Schools?
Besides Milford High School, Huron Valley Schools also operates Lakeland High School (1,012 students), Muir Middle School (656 students), and Oak Valley Middle School (531 students). See the Huron Valley Schools district page for the complete list.
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