- Enrollment
- 1,089
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Port Huron, MI
Port Huron High School
Federal NCES profile for Port Huron High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262883006475
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Port Huron High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #5 of 13
- public schools in Port Huron · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 63.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Port Huron High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Port Huron High School ranks #5 of 13 public schools in Port Huron, MI.
School address
District: Port Huron Area School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262883006475 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Port Huron High School held near 1,058 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-42 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 59.8 → 56.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-42 students YoY 262883006475 · Port Huron, MI High · MID · TRAD
988 enr · 16.7:1 · 63.6% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Port Huron Northern High School (1,089 students)
Port Huron High School held near 1,058 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-42 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 59.8 → 56.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Port Huron High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Port Huron Nor
Port Huron Northern High School
1,089 students
- This school
Port Huron High School
988 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle School
599 students
- Fort Gratiot M
Fort Gratiot Middle School
533 students
- Keewahdin Elem
Keewahdin Elementary School
510 students
- Edison Element 404
Edison Elementary School
404 students
What this shows Port Huron High School reports 988 students on the CCD universe file.
How Port Huron High School compares
Port Huron 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 | 16.7:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.6% | ▲ 17% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 988 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
988
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 50% in Michigan - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
77.3%
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
$15,215
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 247 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 139 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 63.8%
African American 14.4%
Two or More 11.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 63.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.0, Port Huron High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
District finance for Port Huron Area School District reports $15,215 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Port Huron High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Huron Northern High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fort Gratiot Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Keewahdin Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edison Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Port Huron High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar high schools in Port Huron
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~988 students)
Frequently asked questions about Port Huron High School
How many students attend Port Huron High School?
Port Huron High School has 988 students enrolled. It is a high school in Port Huron, MI. CCD year-over-year: 1,100 (2022-23) → 1,058 (2023-24), nearly flat (-42).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Port Huron High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Port Huron High School is 16.7:1, which is 5% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Port Huron High School?
63.6% of students at Port Huron High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Port Huron High School?
The largest demographic group at Port Huron High School is White at 63.8% of enrollment, in Port Huron, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Port Huron High School?
Port Huron High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Port Huron High School rank among public schools in Port Huron?
By Resource Investment Index, Port Huron High School ranks #5 of 13 public schools in Port Huron, 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 Port Huron on the city page.
What other schools are in Port Huron Area School District?
Besides Port Huron High School, Port Huron Area School District also operates Port Huron Northern High School (1,089 students), Central Middle School (599 students), and Fort Gratiot Middle School (533 students). See the Port Huron Area School District district page for the complete list.