- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262532006190
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 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 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Newaygo · Resource Index
- 15
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Newaygo High School held near 469 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.4 → 22.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 262532006190 · Newaygo, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
460 enr · 19.2:1 · 51.3% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Newaygo Elementary School (635 students)
Newaygo High School held near 469 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.4 → 22.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Newaygo High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Newaygo Elemen
Newaygo Elementary School
635 students
- Newaygo Middle
Newaygo Middle School
472 students
- This school
Newaygo High School
460 students
What this shows Newaygo High School reports 460 students on the CCD universe file.
How Newaygo High School compares
Newaygo 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 | 19.2:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$13,542
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 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.
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
District finance for Newaygo Public School District reports $13,542 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~460 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 493 (2022-23) → 469 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
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 15/100 (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 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.
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.