- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
High school (grades 9-12) · West Branch, MI
Ogemaw Heights High School
Federal NCES profile for Ogemaw Heights High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 263585007185
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ogemaw Heights High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in West Branch · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.1:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 53.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ogemaw Heights High School has class sizes larger than 86% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ogemaw Heights High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in West Branch, MI.
School address
District: West Branch-Rose City Area Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263585007185 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Ogemaw Heights High School held near 556 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.6 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 263585007185 · West Branch, MI High · MID · TRAD
592 enr · 21.1:1 · 53.6% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Surline Middle School (580 students)
Ogemaw Heights High School held near 556 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.6 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Ogemaw Heights High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Ogemaw Heights High School
592 students
- Surline Middle
Surline Middle School
580 students
- Surline Elemen
Surline Elementary School
569 students
- Rose City Scho 103
Rose City School
103 students
What this shows Ogemaw Heights High School reports 592 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ogemaw Heights High School compares
Ogemaw Heights 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 | 21.1:1 | ▲ 21% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.6% | ▼ 1% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 592 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
592
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 86% in Michigan - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
35.3%
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
$15,252
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 296 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 91.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Two or More 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 91.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.7, Ogemaw Heights High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
District finance for West Branch-Rose City Area Schools reports $15,252 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ogemaw Heights High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surline Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Surline Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rose City School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ogemaw Heights High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 103
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~592 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ogemaw Heights High School
How many students attend Ogemaw Heights High School?
Ogemaw Heights High School has 592 students enrolled. It is a high school in West Branch, MI. CCD year-over-year: 573 (2022-23) → 556 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ogemaw Heights High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ogemaw Heights High School is 21.1:1, which is 21% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ogemaw Heights High School?
53.6% of students at Ogemaw Heights High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ogemaw Heights High School?
The largest demographic group at Ogemaw Heights High School is White at 91.7% of enrollment, in West Branch, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ogemaw Heights High School?
Ogemaw Heights High School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Ogemaw Heights High School rank among public schools in West Branch?
By Resource Investment Index, Ogemaw Heights High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in West Branch, 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 West Branch-Rose City Area Schools?
Besides Ogemaw Heights High School, West Branch-Rose City Area Schools also operates Surline Middle School (580 students), Surline Elementary School (569 students), and Rose City School (103 students). See the West Branch-Rose City Area Schools district page for the complete list.