- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Owosso, MI
Owosso High School
Federal NCES profile for Owosso High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262721006332
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Owosso High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Owosso · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.9:1
- students per teacher
- 51.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Owosso High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Owosso High School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Owosso, MI.
School address
District: Owosso Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262721006332 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Owosso High School held near 807 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-36 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.2 → 44.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-36 students YoY 262721006332 · Owosso, MI High · MID · TRAD
805 enr · 17.9:1 · 51.6% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Owosso Middle School (641 students)
Owosso High School held near 807 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-36 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.2 → 44.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Owosso High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Owosso High School
805 students
- Owosso Middle
Owosso Middle School
641 students
- Bryant School
Bryant School
431 students
- Emerson School
Emerson School
421 students
- Central School
Central School
409 students
- Lincoln Altern 131
Lincoln Alternative High School
131 students
What this shows Owosso High School reports 805 students on the CCD universe file.
How Owosso High School compares
Owosso 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.6% | ▼ 5% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 805 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
805
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 62% in Michigan - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
57.1%
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
$13,263
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 268 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
126
in-school suspensions + 101 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.9%
Two or More 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 89.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.8, Owosso High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
District finance for Owosso Public Schools reports $13,263 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Owosso High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owosso Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bryant School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Emerson School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Alternative High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Owosso High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 131
- Students per teacher
- 43.7:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
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 (~805 students)
Frequently asked questions about Owosso High School
How many students attend Owosso High School?
Owosso High School has 805 students enrolled. It is a high school in Owosso, MI. CCD year-over-year: 843 (2022-23) → 807 (2023-24), nearly flat (-36).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Owosso High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Owosso High School is 17.9:1, which is 2% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Owosso High School?
51.6% of students at Owosso High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Owosso High School?
The largest demographic group at Owosso High School is White at 89.9% of enrollment, in Owosso, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Owosso High School?
Owosso High School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Owosso High School rank among public schools in Owosso?
By Resource Investment Index, Owosso High School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Owosso, 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 Owosso on the city page.
What other schools are in Owosso Public Schools?
Besides Owosso High School, Owosso Public Schools also operates Owosso Middle School (641 students), Bryant School (431 students), and Emerson School (421 students). See the Owosso Public Schools district page for the complete list.