Enrollment
695
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262568006213
👥 S:T ratio 13
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 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 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in North Branch · Resource Index
- 27
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Branch High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Branch High School
North Branch High School is a large high school in North Branch, Michigan, enrolling 695 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.7:1 is larger than about 87% of Michigan schools and 24% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 695 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 480 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #432, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 695 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding North Branch Area Schools spends $9,977 per pupil, 26% below the Michigan average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
North Branch Area Schools also operates North Branch Elementary School (964 students) and Ruth Fox Middle School (722 students) alongside North Branch 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 North Branch High School compares
North Branch 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,977
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Branch Area Schools, which includes North Branch High School.
$9,977
Per student
-26%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.3%
State 71.8%
Federal 10.9%
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 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
- 964
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 42
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~695 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in North Branch on the city page.
Is North Branch High School a good school?
North Branch High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% 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 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.
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