Enrollment
539
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Muskegon, MI
Oakridge High School
Federal NCES profile for Oakridge High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262622006276
👥 S:T ratio 26
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oakridge High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 9
- high schools in Muskegon · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- students per teacher
- 52.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Oakridge High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oakridge High School ranks #2 of 9 high schools in Muskegon, MI.
School address
District: Oakridge Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262622006276 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oakridge High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oakridge High School
Oakridge High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Muskegon, Michigan, enrolling 539 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 52.6% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 539 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 596 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #38, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 35/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 160 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 119 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 539 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Muskegon's high schools, it stands alongside Muskegon Covenant Academy (181 students): Oakridge High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.6:1 vs 36.2:1).
Oakridge Public Schools also operates Oakridge Lower Elementary School (549 students) and Oakridge Upper Elementary School (437 students) alongside Oakridge 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 Oakridge High School compares
Oakridge 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.6% | ▼ 3% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 539 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
539
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 69% in Michigan - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.0%
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
$12,231
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
Counselors3.4 FTE
Per 160 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 119 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 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 80.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Two or More 7.1%
African American 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 80.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.5, Oakridge High School is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oakridge Public Schools, which includes Oakridge High School.
$12,231
Per student
-9%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.2%
State 70.3%
Federal 11.6%
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 Oakridge High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakridge Lower Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oakridge Upper Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oakridge Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oakridge Fusion | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oakridge High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 41
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high schools in Muskegon
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~539 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Oakridge High School
How many students attend Oakridge High School?
Oakridge High School has 539 students enrolled. It is a high school in Muskegon, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakridge High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakridge High School is 18.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oakridge High School?
52.6% of students at Oakridge High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oakridge High School?
The largest demographic group at Oakridge High School is White at 80.0% of enrollment, in Muskegon, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oakridge High School?
Oakridge High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Oakridge High School rank among high schools in Muskegon?
By Resource Investment Index, Oakridge High School ranks #2 of 9 high schools in Muskegon, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Muskegon on the city page.
Is Oakridge High School a good school?
Oakridge High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 Oakridge Public Schools?
Besides Oakridge High School, Oakridge Public Schools also operates Oakridge Lower Elementary School (549 students), Oakridge Upper Elementary School (437 students), and Oakridge Middle School (271 students). See the Oakridge Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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