Enrollment
2,141
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Novi, MI
Novi High School
Federal NCES profile for Novi High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262613006263
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Novi High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #7 of 12
- public schools in Novi · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- students per teacher
- 10.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Novi High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Novi High School ranks #7 of 12 public schools in Novi, MI.
School address
District: Novi Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262613006263 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
118.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-82% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Novi High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Novi High School
Novi High School is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Novi, Michigan, enrolling 2,141 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.0% free-meal eligibility runs 82% below the Michigan average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,141 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 36 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #6.
Its student body is led by Asian (48%) and White (36%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 357 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
15.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Novi Community School District also operates Novi Middle School (1,086 students) and Novi Meadows School (1,048 students) alongside Novi 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 Novi High School compares
Novi 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.0% | ▼ 82% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,141 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,141
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
10.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 64% in Michigan - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,851
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 357 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 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
Asian 47.9%
White 35.7%
African American 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Two or More 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 47.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.4, Novi High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Novi Community School District, which includes Novi High School.
$13,851
Per student
+3%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.6%
State 44.5%
Federal 8.9%
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 Novi High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novi Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Novi Meadows School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parkview Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Village Oaks Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Novi Woods Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Novi High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,086
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,048
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other 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 (~2,141 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Novi High School
How many students attend Novi High School?
Novi High School has 2,141 students enrolled. It is a public school in Novi, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Novi High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Novi High School is 18.1:1, which is 3% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Novi High School?
10.0% of students at Novi High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Novi High School?
The largest demographic group at Novi High School is Asian at 47.9% of enrollment, in Novi, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Novi High School?
Novi High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 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 Novi High School rank among public schools in Novi?
By Resource Investment Index, Novi High School ranks #7 of 12 public schools in Novi, 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 Novi on the city page.
Is Novi High School a good school?
Novi High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 Novi Community School District?
Besides Novi High School, Novi Community School District also operates Novi Middle School (1,086 students), Novi Meadows School (1,048 students), and Parkview Elementary School (515 students). See the Novi Community School District district page for the complete list.
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