Enrollment
708
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Otsego, MI
Otsego High School
Federal NCES profile for Otsego High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262706006319
👥 S:T ratio 14
📚 AP courses 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Otsego High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Otsego · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.5:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 29.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Otsego High School has class sizes larger than 87% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Otsego High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Otsego, MI.
School address
District: Otsego Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262706006319 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Otsego High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Otsego High School
Otsego High School is a large high school in Otsego, Michigan, enrolling 708 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.5:1 is larger than about 87% of Michigan schools and 23% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 708 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.
Against 452 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #63.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 7 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 354 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Otsego Public Schools also operates Otsego Middle School (542 students) and Washington Street Elementary School (448 students) alongside Otsego 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 Otsego High School compares
Otsego 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 | 21.5:1 | ▲ 23% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.0% | ▼ 47% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 708 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
708
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 87% in Michigan - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
8.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,443
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 354 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 89.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 1.0%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 89.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.2, Otsego High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Otsego Public Schools, which includes Otsego High School.
$12,443
Per student
-8%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.9%
State 61.3%
Federal 11.8%
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 Otsego High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otsego Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Street Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dix Street Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alamo Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Otsego West Campus High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Otsego High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 19
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~708 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Otsego High School
How many students attend Otsego High School?
Otsego High School has 708 students enrolled. It is a high school in Otsego, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Otsego High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Otsego High School is 21.5:1, which is 23% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Otsego High School?
29.0% of students at Otsego High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Otsego High School?
The largest demographic group at Otsego High School is White at 89.1% of enrollment, in Otsego, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Otsego High School?
Otsego High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Otsego High School rank among public schools in Otsego?
By Resource Investment Index, Otsego High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Otsego, 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 Otsego on the city page.
Is Otsego High School a good school?
Otsego High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Michigan schools. 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 Otsego Public Schools?
Besides Otsego High School, Otsego Public Schools also operates Otsego Middle School (542 students), Washington Street Elementary School (448 students), and Dix Street Elementary School (357 students). See the Otsego Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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