Enrollment
862
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Petoskey, MI
Petoskey High School
Federal NCES profile for Petoskey High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262793006372
👥 S:T ratio 27
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Petoskey High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #6 of 8
- public schools in Petoskey · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- students per teacher
- 27.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Petoskey High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Petoskey High School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Petoskey, MI.
School address
District: Public Schools of Petoskey · Michigan
NCES ID 262793006372 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Petoskey High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Petoskey High School
Petoskey High School is a large high school in Petoskey, Michigan, enrolling 862 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 93% of state schools at 862 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 304 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #203.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 431 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Public Schools of Petoskey also operates Petoskey Middle School (561 students) and Sheridan School (252 students) alongside Petoskey 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 Petoskey High School compares
Petoskey 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.7% | ▼ 49% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 862 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
862
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Michigan - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$13,510
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 431 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 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 86.3%
Two or More 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%
Asian 1.3%
African American 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 86.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.9, Petoskey High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Public Schools of Petoskey, which includes Petoskey High School.
$13,510
Per student
+0%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.5%
State 24.7%
Federal 6.8%
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 Petoskey High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petoskey Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sheridan School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ottawa Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Petoskey High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- 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 (~862 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Petoskey High School
How many students attend Petoskey High School?
Petoskey High School has 862 students enrolled. It is a high school in Petoskey, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Petoskey High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Petoskey High School is 18.3:1, which is 5% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Petoskey High School?
27.7% of students at Petoskey High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Petoskey High School?
The largest demographic group at Petoskey High School is White at 86.3% of enrollment, in Petoskey, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Petoskey High School?
Petoskey High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Petoskey High School rank among public schools in Petoskey?
By Resource Investment Index, Petoskey High School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Petoskey, 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 Petoskey on the city page.
Is Petoskey High School a good school?
Petoskey High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 Public Schools of Petoskey?
Besides Petoskey High School, Public Schools of Petoskey also operates Petoskey Middle School (561 students), Sheridan School (252 students), and Ottawa Elementary School (250 students). See the Public Schools of Petoskey district page for the complete list.
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