Enrollment
1,816
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Canton, MI
Plymouth High School
Federal NCES profile for Plymouth High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262856001464
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Plymouth High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #4 of 11
- schools in Canton · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 16.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Plymouth High School has class sizes larger than 70% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Plymouth High School ranks #4 of 11 schools in Canton, MI.
School address
District: Plymouth-Canton Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262856001464 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
97.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Plymouth High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Plymouth High School
Plymouth High School is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Canton, Michigan, enrolling 1,816 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 16.2% free-meal eligibility runs 70% below the Michigan average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,816 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 59 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #30.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Asian (18%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 303 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Canton's public schools, it stands alongside Canton Preparatory High School (612 students): Plymouth High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.7:1 vs 18:1).
Plymouth-Canton Community Schools also operates Canton High School (1,899 students) and Salem High School (1,871 students) alongside Plymouth 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 Plymouth High School compares
Plymouth 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.2% | ▼ 70% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,816 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,816
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Michigan - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.6%
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
$13,630
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 303 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 61.2%
Asian 18.1%
African American 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Two or More 4.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 61.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.8, Plymouth High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Plymouth-Canton Community Schools, which includes Plymouth High School.
$13,630
Per student
+1%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.2%
State 55.4%
Federal 9.4%
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 Plymouth High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Salem High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Discovery Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Plymouth High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,899
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,871
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Canton
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~1,816 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Plymouth High School
How many students attend Plymouth High School?
Plymouth High School has 1,816 students enrolled. It is a public school in Canton, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plymouth High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Plymouth High School is 18.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Plymouth High School?
16.2% of students at Plymouth High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Plymouth High School?
The largest demographic group at Plymouth High School is White at 61.2% of enrollment, in Canton, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Plymouth High School?
Plymouth High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Plymouth High School rank among schools in Canton?
By Resource Investment Index, Plymouth High School ranks #4 of 11 schools in Canton, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Canton on the city page.
Is Plymouth High School a good school?
Plymouth High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% 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 Plymouth-Canton Community Schools?
Besides Plymouth High School, Plymouth-Canton Community Schools also operates Canton High School (1,899 students), Salem High School (1,871 students), and Pioneer Middle School (827 students). See the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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