Enrollment
474
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Negaunee, MI
Negaunee High School
Federal NCES profile for Negaunee High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262502006179
👥 S:T ratio 21
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Negaunee High School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Negaunee · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 26.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Negaunee High School has class sizes larger than 79% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Negaunee High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Negaunee, MI.
School address
District: Negaunee Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262502006179 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Negaunee High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Negaunee High School
Negaunee High School is a mid-sized high school in Negaunee, Michigan, enrolling 474 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 474 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 560 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #528, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 474 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.5% 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.
Negaunee Public Schools also operates Lakeview School (584 students) and Negaunee Middle School (464 students) alongside Negaunee 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 Negaunee High School compares
Negaunee 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 | 19.8:1 | ▲ 13% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.1% | ▼ 52% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 474 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
474
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Michigan - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.5%
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
$11,941
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 474 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 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 91.6%
Two or More 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.8, Negaunee High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Negaunee Public Schools, which includes Negaunee High School.
$11,941
Per student
-12%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.5%
State 47.2%
Federal 6.3%
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 Negaunee High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Negaunee Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Negaunee High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~474 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Negaunee High School
How many students attend Negaunee High School?
Negaunee High School has 474 students enrolled. It is a high school in Negaunee, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Negaunee High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Negaunee High School is 19.8:1, which is 13% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Negaunee High School?
26.1% of students at Negaunee High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Negaunee High School?
The largest demographic group at Negaunee High School is White at 91.6% of enrollment, in Negaunee, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Negaunee High School?
Negaunee High School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (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 Negaunee High School rank among public schools in Negaunee?
By Resource Investment Index, Negaunee High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Negaunee, 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 Negaunee on the city page.
Is Negaunee High School a good school?
Negaunee High School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% 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 Negaunee Public Schools?
Besides Negaunee High School, Negaunee Public Schools also operates Lakeview School (584 students) and Negaunee Middle School (464 students). See the Negaunee Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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