- Enrollment
- 988
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Port Huron, MI
Port Huron Northern High School
Federal NCES profile for Port Huron Northern High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262883006473
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 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
Port Huron Northern High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #10 of 13
- public schools in Port Huron · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.5:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 40.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Port Huron Northern High School has class sizes larger than 83% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Port Huron Northern High School ranks #10 of 13 public schools in Port Huron, MI.
School address
District: Port Huron Area School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262883006473 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Port Huron Northern High School held near 1,158 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 53.6 → 53.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 262883006473 · Port Huron, MI High · MID · TRAD
1,089 enr · 20.5:1 · 40.1% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Port Huron High School (988 students)
Port Huron Northern High School held near 1,158 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 53.6 → 53.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Port Huron Northern High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Port Huron Northern High School
1,089 students
- Port Huron Hig
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 Northern High School reports 1,089 students on the CCD universe file.
How Port Huron Northern High School compares
Port Huron Northern 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 | 20.5:1 | ▲ 17% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.1% | ▼ 26% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,089 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,089
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 83% in Michigan - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
51.0%
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
$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 272 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 76 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 85.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 2.4%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 85.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.5, Port Huron Northern High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
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 Northern High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Huron High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fort Gratiot Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Keewahdin Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edison Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Port Huron Northern 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 (~1,089 students)
Frequently asked questions about Port Huron Northern High School
How many students attend Port Huron Northern High School?
Port Huron Northern High School has 1,089 students enrolled. It is a high school in Port Huron, MI. CCD year-over-year: 1,169 (2022-23) → 1,158 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Port Huron Northern High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Port Huron Northern High School is 20.5:1, which is 17% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Port Huron Northern High School?
40.1% of students at Port Huron Northern 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 Northern High School?
The largest demographic group at Port Huron Northern High School is White at 85.3% of enrollment, in Port Huron, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Port Huron Northern High School?
Port Huron Northern High School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Northern High School rank among public schools in Port Huron?
By Resource Investment Index, Port Huron Northern High School ranks #10 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 Northern High School, Port Huron Area School District also operates Port Huron High School (988 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.