Enrollment
381
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Napoleon, MI
Napoleon High School
Federal NCES profile for Napoleon 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 262496006174
👥 S:T ratio 10
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Napoleon High School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Napoleon · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.4:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 37.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Napoleon High School has class sizes larger than 90% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Napoleon High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Napoleon, MI.
School address
District: Napoleon Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262496006174 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.4:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Napoleon High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Napoleon High School
Napoleon High School is a mid-sized high school in Napoleon, Michigan, enrolling 381 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.4:1 is larger than about 90% of Michigan schools and 28% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 381 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 673 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #498, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 12/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 381 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Napoleon Community Schools also operates Ezra Eby Elementary School (564 students) and Napoleon Middle School (261 students) alongside Napoleon 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 Napoleon High School compares
Napoleon 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 | 22.4:1 | ▲ 28% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.8% | ▼ 30% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 381 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
381
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.8%
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
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 90% in Michigan - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
29.4%
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
$11,670
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 381 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 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 93.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.1, Napoleon High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Napoleon Community Schools, which includes Napoleon High School.
$11,670
Per student
-14%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.1%
State 68.4%
Federal 8.4%
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 Napoleon High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ezra Eby Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Napoleon Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ackerson Lake Community Education | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Napoleon High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 84
- Students per teacher
- 84:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~381 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Napoleon High School
How many students attend Napoleon High School?
Napoleon High School has 381 students enrolled. It is a high school in Napoleon, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Napoleon High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Napoleon High School is 22.4:1, which is 28% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Napoleon High School?
37.8% of students at Napoleon High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Napoleon High School?
The largest demographic group at Napoleon High School is White at 93.7% of enrollment, in Napoleon, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Napoleon High School?
Napoleon High School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 Napoleon High School rank among public schools in Napoleon?
By Resource Investment Index, Napoleon High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Napoleon, 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 Napoleon on the city page.
Is Napoleon High School a good school?
Napoleon High School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% 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 Napoleon Community Schools?
Besides Napoleon High School, Napoleon Community Schools also operates Ezra Eby Elementary School (564 students), Napoleon Middle School (261 students), and Ackerson Lake Community Education (84 students). See the Napoleon Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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