- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262502006179
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 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 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Negaunee · Resource Index
- 18
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Negaunee High School held near 450 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 26.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 262502006179 · Negaunee, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
474 enr · 19.8:1 · 26.1% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeview School (584 students)
Negaunee High School held near 450 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 26.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Negaunee High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakeview Schoo
Lakeview School
584 students
- This school
Negaunee High School
474 students
- Negaunee Middl
Negaunee Middle School
464 students
What this shows Negaunee High School reports 474 students on the CCD universe file.
How Negaunee High School compares
Negaunee 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,365
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Negaunee Public Schools reports $13,365 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~474 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 452 (2022-23) → 450 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
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 18/100 (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 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.
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.