Enrollment
1,496
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Okemos, MI
Okemos High School
Federal NCES profile for Okemos High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262628006282
👥 S:T ratio 24
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Okemos High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Okemos · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 18.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Okemos High School has class sizes larger than 72% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Okemos High School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Okemos, MI.
School address
District: Okemos Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262628006282 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
79.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Okemos High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Okemos High School
Okemos High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Okemos, Michigan, enrolling 1,496 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.1% free-meal eligibility runs 67% below the Michigan average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,496 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 98 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #87, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Asian (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 374 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Okemos Public Schools also operates Kinawa School (735 students) and Chippewa Middle School (726 students) alongside Okemos 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 Okemos High School compares
Okemos 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.1% | ▼ 67% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,496 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,496
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Michigan - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.4%
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
$13,042
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 374 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 71 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 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 56.3%
Asian 22.8%
Two or More 9.0%
African American 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 56.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.5, Okemos High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Okemos Public Schools, which includes Okemos High School.
$13,042
Per student
-3%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.5%
State 54.1%
Federal 5.4%
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 Okemos High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinawa School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chippewa Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bennett Woods Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hiawatha Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cornell Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Okemos High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 726
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 (~1,496 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Okemos High School
How many students attend Okemos High School?
Okemos High School has 1,496 students enrolled. It is a high school in Okemos, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Okemos High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Okemos High School is 18.9:1, which is 8% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Okemos High School?
18.1% of students at Okemos High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Okemos High School?
The largest demographic group at Okemos High School is White at 56.3% of enrollment, in Okemos, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Okemos High School?
Okemos High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Okemos High School rank among public schools in Okemos?
By Resource Investment Index, Okemos High School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Okemos, 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 Okemos on the city page.
Is Okemos High School a good school?
Okemos High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Michigan schools. 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 Okemos Public Schools?
Besides Okemos High School, Okemos Public Schools also operates Kinawa School (735 students), Chippewa Middle School (726 students), and Bennett Woods Elementary School (476 students). See the Okemos Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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