Enrollment
51
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Allendale, MI
New Options High School
Federal NCES profile for New Options High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260255001572
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Options High School earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Allendale · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 67.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 51
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, New Options High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Allendale, MI.
School address
District: Allendale Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260255001572 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
67.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+24% vs state
What stands out at New Options High School
New Options High School is a higher-need, small high school in Allendale, Michigan, enrolling 51 students.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 67.3% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of Michigan schools, with 51 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 102 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #85, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 46/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 92.2% 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.
Allendale Public Schools also operates Allendale High School (737 students) and Evergreen Elementary (573 students) alongside New Options 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 New Options High School compares
New Options High School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.3% | ▲ 24% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 51 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
51
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
92.2%
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
$12,955
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 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 70.6%
Hispanic or Latino 19.6%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 3.9%
Largest group: White at 70.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.8, New Options High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Allendale Public Schools, which includes New Options High School.
$12,955
Per student
-4%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.1%
State 53.1%
Federal 7.9%
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 New Options High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allendale High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Evergreen Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Allendale Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Oakwood Intermediate | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Allendale Early Childhood Center | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to New Options High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 279
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about New Options High School
How many students attend New Options High School?
New Options High School has 51 students enrolled. It is a high school in Allendale, MI.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Options High School?
67.3% of students at New Options High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Options High School?
The largest demographic group at New Options High School is White at 70.6% of enrollment, in Allendale, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Options High School?
New Options High School has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does New Options High School rank among public schools in Allendale?
By Resource Investment Index, New Options High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Allendale, 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 Allendale on the city page.
Is New Options High School a good school?
New Options High School earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. 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 Allendale Public Schools?
Besides New Options High School, Allendale Public Schools also operates Allendale High School (737 students), Evergreen Elementary (573 students), and Allendale Middle School (564 students). See the Allendale Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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