- Enrollment
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262604006257
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 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 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Norway · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Norway High School held near 173 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 8.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 262604006257 · Norway, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
183 enr · 22.9:1 · 33.9% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Norway Elementary School (242 students)
Norway High School held near 173 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 8.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Norway High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Norway Element
Norway Elementary School
242 students
- This school
Norway High School
183 students
- Vulcan Middle
Vulcan Middle School
141 students
What this shows Norway High School reports 183 students on the CCD universe file.
How Norway High School compares
Norway 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,438
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 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.
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
District finance for Norway-Vulcan Area Schools reports $13,438 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 141
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- 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 (~183 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.9:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 177 (2022-23) → 173 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
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 33/100 (typical 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 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.
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.