- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Paw Paw, MI
Paw Paw High School
Federal NCES profile for Paw Paw 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 262766006352
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paw Paw High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Paw Paw · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.7:1
- students per teacher
- 32.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Paw Paw High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paw Paw High School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Paw Paw, MI.
School address
District: Paw Paw Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262766006352 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Paw Paw High School held near 665 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 36.8 → 36.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 262766006352 · Paw Paw, MI High · MID · TRAD
638 enr · 17.7:1 · 32.1% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Paw Paw Middle School (498 students)
Paw Paw High School held near 665 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE held 36.8 → 36.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Paw Paw High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Paw Paw High School
638 students
- Paw Paw Middle
Paw Paw Middle School
498 students
- Paw Paw Early
Paw Paw Early Elementary School
481 students
- Paw Paw Later
Paw Paw Later Elementary
453 students
- Cedar Street C 76
Cedar Street Community and Family Center
76 students
What this shows Paw Paw High School reports 638 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paw Paw High School compares
Paw Paw 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.1% | ▼ 41% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 638 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
638
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in Michigan - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.0%
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
$14,233
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 319 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 82.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.0, Paw Paw High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
District finance for Paw Paw Public School District reports $14,233 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Paw Paw High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paw Paw Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Paw Paw Early Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Paw Paw Later Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cedar Street Community and Family Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paw Paw High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 76
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~638 students)
Frequently asked questions about Paw Paw High School
How many students attend Paw Paw High School?
Paw Paw High School has 638 students enrolled. It is a high school in Paw Paw, MI. CCD year-over-year: 692 (2022-23) → 665 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paw Paw High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Paw Paw High School is 17.7:1, which is 1% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Paw Paw High School?
32.1% of students at Paw Paw High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paw Paw High School?
The largest demographic group at Paw Paw High School is White at 82.1% of enrollment, in Paw Paw, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paw Paw High School?
Paw Paw High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Paw Paw High School rank among public schools in Paw Paw?
By Resource Investment Index, Paw Paw High School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Paw Paw, 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 Paw Paw on the city page.
What other schools are in Paw Paw Public School District?
Besides Paw Paw High School, Paw Paw Public School District also operates Paw Paw Middle School (498 students), Paw Paw Early Elementary School (481 students), and Paw Paw Later Elementary (453 students). See the Paw Paw Public School District district page for the complete list.