Enrollment
2,441
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Northville, MI
Northville High School
Federal NCES profile for Northville High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262598006245
👥 S:T ratio 8
📚 AP courses 95
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northville High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #10 of 10
- public schools in Northville · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 6.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Northville High School has class sizes larger than 91% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northville High School ranks #10 of 10 public schools in Northville, MI.
School address
District: Northville Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262598006245 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
106.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-89% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northville High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northville High School
Northville High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Northville, Michigan, enrolling 2,441 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23:1 is larger than about 91% of Michigan schools and 31% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 6.1% free-meal eligibility runs 89% below the Michigan average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,441 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 24 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #10.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Asian (24%) (diversity index 52/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 19 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 349 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
16.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Northville Public Schools also operates Hillside Middle School (1,024 students) and Meads Mill Middle School (615 students) alongside Northville 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 Northville High School compares
Northville 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 | 23:1 | ▲ 31% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.1% | ▼ 89% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,441 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,441
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
6.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 89% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 91% in Michigan - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,291
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 349 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 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 64.6%
Asian 24.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 64.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.9, Northville High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northville Public Schools, which includes Northville High School.
$14,291
Per student
+6%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.9%
State 57.0%
Federal 5.0%
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 Northville High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meads Mill Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thornton Creek Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Winchester Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Amerman Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northville High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,024
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~2,441 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Northville High School
How many students attend Northville High School?
Northville High School has 2,441 students enrolled. It is a high school in Northville, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northville High School is 23:1, which is 31% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northville High School?
6.1% of students at Northville High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northville High School?
The largest demographic group at Northville High School is White at 64.6% of enrollment, in Northville, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northville High School?
Northville High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Northville High School rank among public schools in Northville?
By Resource Investment Index, Northville High School ranks #10 of 10 public schools in Northville, 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 Northville on the city page.
Is Northville High School a good school?
Northville High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan. 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 Northville Public Schools?
Besides Northville High School, Northville Public Schools also operates Hillside Middle School (1,024 students), Meads Mill Middle School (615 students), and Thornton Creek Elementary School (531 students). See the Northville Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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