Enrollment
460
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Newaygo, MI
Newaygo High School
Federal NCES profile for Newaygo High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262532006190
👥 S:T ratio 23
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newaygo High School earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Newaygo · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 51.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Newaygo High School has class sizes larger than 74% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newaygo High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Newaygo, MI.
School address
District: Newaygo Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262532006190 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Newaygo High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Newaygo High School
Newaygo High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Newaygo, Michigan, enrolling 460 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 51.3% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 460 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
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 704 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #669, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 460 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 52.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 113 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 460 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Newaygo Public School District also operates Newaygo Elementary School (635 students) and Newaygo Middle School (472 students) alongside Newaygo 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 Newaygo High School compares
Newaygo 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 | 19.2:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.3% | ▼ 6% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 460 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
460
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Michigan - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
52.4%
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
$12,064
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 460 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
79
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.6 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 82.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 2.0%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 82.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.4, Newaygo High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newaygo Public School District, which includes Newaygo High School.
$12,064
Per student
-11%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.4%
State 57.4%
Federal 14.2%
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 Newaygo High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newaygo Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Newaygo Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newaygo High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~460 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Newaygo High School
How many students attend Newaygo High School?
Newaygo High School has 460 students enrolled. It is a high school in Newaygo, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newaygo High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Newaygo High School is 19.2:1, which is 10% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Newaygo High School?
51.3% of students at Newaygo High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newaygo High School?
The largest demographic group at Newaygo High School is White at 82.0% of enrollment, in Newaygo, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newaygo High School?
Newaygo High School has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Newaygo High School rank among public schools in Newaygo?
By Resource Investment Index, Newaygo High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Newaygo, 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 Newaygo on the city page.
Is Newaygo High School a good school?
Newaygo High School earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% 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 Newaygo Public School District?
Besides Newaygo High School, Newaygo Public School District also operates Newaygo Elementary School (635 students) and Newaygo Middle School (472 students). See the Newaygo Public School District district page for the complete list.
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