- Enrollment
- 964
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
High school (grades 9-12) · North Branch, MI
North Branch High School
Federal NCES profile for North Branch High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262568006213
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Branch High School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in North Branch · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.7:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 41.8%
- free-lunch eligible
North Branch High School has class sizes larger than 87% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Branch High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in North Branch, MI.
School address
District: North Branch Area Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262568006213 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
North Branch High School held near 692 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.9 → 30.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 262568006213 · North Branch, MI High · MID · TRAD
695 enr · 21.7:1 · 41.8% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: North Branch Elementary School (964 students)
North Branch High School held near 692 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.9 → 30.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
North Branch High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Branch E
North Branch Elementary School
964 students
- Ruth Fox Middl
Ruth Fox Middle School
722 students
- This school
North Branch High School
695 students
- Quest High Sch 42
Quest High School
42 students
What this shows North Branch High School reports 695 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Branch High School compares
North Branch 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 | 21.7:1 | ▲ 24% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.8% | ▼ 23% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 695 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
695
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 87% in Michigan - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
31.1%
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
$11,437
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 695 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 91.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.3, North Branch High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
District finance for North Branch Area Schools reports $11,437 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Branch High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Branch Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ruth Fox Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Quest High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Branch High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 42
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~695 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Branch High School
How many students attend North Branch High School?
North Branch High School has 695 students enrolled. It is a high school in North Branch, MI. CCD year-over-year: 701 (2022-23) → 692 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Branch High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Branch High School is 21.7:1, which is 24% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Branch High School?
41.8% of students at North Branch High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Branch High School?
The largest demographic group at North Branch High School is White at 91.9% of enrollment, in North Branch, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Branch High School?
North Branch High School has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (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 North Branch High School rank among public schools in North Branch?
By Resource Investment Index, North Branch High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in North Branch, 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 North Branch Area Schools?
Besides North Branch High School, North Branch Area Schools also operates North Branch Elementary School (964 students), Ruth Fox Middle School (722 students), and Quest High School (42 students). See the North Branch Area Schools district page for the complete list.