- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260255001572
🌟 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 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Allendale · Resource Index
- 15
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
New Options High School shrank from 55 students in 2022-23 to 45 in 2023-24 (-18.2%).
Teacher FTE added 0.0 → 1.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-10 students YoY 260255001572 · Allendale, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
51 enr · 67.3% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Allendale High School (737 students)
New Options High School shrank from 55 students in 2022-23 to 45 in 2023-24 (-18.2%). Teacher FTE added 0.0 → 1.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
New Options High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Allendale High
Allendale High School
737 students
- Evergreen Elem
Evergreen Elementary
573 students
- Allendale Midd
Allendale Middle School
564 students
- Oakwood Interm
Oakwood Intermediate
347 students
- Allendale Earl 279
Allendale Early Childhood Center
279 students
- This school 51
New Options High School
51 students
What this shows New Options High School reports 51 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Options High School compares
New Options High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,195
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
District finance for Allendale Public Schools reports $14,195 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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.
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. CCD year-over-year: 55 (2022-23) → 45 (2023-24), down 10.
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 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
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.
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.