Enrollment
183
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Norway, MI
Norway High School
Federal NCES profile for Norway High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262604006257
👥 S:T ratio 8
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Norway High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Norway · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.9:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 33.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Norway High School has class sizes larger than 91% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Norway High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Norway, MI.
School address
District: Norway-Vulcan Area Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262604006257 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Norway High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Norway High School
Norway High School is a mid-sized high school in Norway, Michigan, enrolling 183 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.9:1 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.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 183 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 147 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #71.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 183 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 11 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Norway-Vulcan Area Schools also operates Norway Elementary School (242 students) and Vulcan Middle School (141 students) alongside Norway 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 Norway High School compares
Norway 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 | 22.9:1 | ▲ 31% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.9% | ▼ 38% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 183 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.9:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
183
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.9:1
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
28.4%
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
$12,121
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 183 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
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 91.8%
Two or More 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 91.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.4, Norway 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 Norway-Vulcan Area Schools, which includes Norway High School.
$12,121
Per student
-10%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.6%
State 58.1%
Federal 15.3%
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 Norway High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vulcan Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Norway High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 141
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- 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 (~183 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Norway High School
How many students attend Norway High School?
Norway High School has 183 students enrolled. It is a high school in Norway, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norway High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Norway High School is 22.9:1, 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 Norway High School?
33.9% of students at Norway High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Norway High School?
The largest demographic group at Norway High School is White at 91.8% of enrollment, in Norway, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Norway High School?
Norway High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Norway High School rank among public schools in Norway?
By Resource Investment Index, Norway High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Norway, 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 Norway on the city page.
Is Norway High School a good school?
Norway High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% 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 Norway-Vulcan Area Schools?
Besides Norway High School, Norway-Vulcan Area Schools also operates Norway Elementary School (242 students) and Vulcan Middle School (141 students). See the Norway-Vulcan Area Schools district page for the complete list.
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