- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Reed City, MI
Reed City High School
Federal NCES profile for Reed City High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262949006534
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Reed City High School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Reed City · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 43.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Reed City High School has class sizes larger than 81% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Reed City High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Reed City, MI.
School address
District: Reed City Area Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262949006534 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Reed City High School held near 456 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.4 → 20.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 262949006534 · Reed City, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
445 enr · 20.2:1 · 43.9% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Gt Norman Elementary School (540 students)
Reed City High School held near 456 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.4 → 20.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Reed City High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gt Norman Elem
Gt Norman Elementary School
540 students
- Reed City Midd
Reed City Middle School
471 students
- This school
Reed City High School
445 students
What this shows Reed City High School reports 445 students on the CCD universe file.
How Reed City High School compares
Reed City 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 | 20.2:1 | ▲ 15% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.9% | ▼ 19% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 445 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
445
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in Michigan - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
57.3%
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
$13,577
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.8%
Two or More 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 90.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.2, Reed City High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
District finance for Reed City Area Public Schools reports $13,577 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Reed City High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gt Norman Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Reed City Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Reed City High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
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 (~445 students)
Frequently asked questions about Reed City High School
How many students attend Reed City High School?
Reed City High School has 445 students enrolled. It is a high school in Reed City, MI. CCD year-over-year: 437 (2022-23) → 456 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Reed City High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Reed City High School is 20.2:1, which is 15% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Reed City High School?
43.9% of students at Reed City High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Reed City High School?
The largest demographic group at Reed City High School is White at 90.8% of enrollment, in Reed City, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Reed City High School?
Reed City High School has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Reed City High School rank among public schools in Reed City?
By Resource Investment Index, Reed City High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Reed City, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Reed City Area Public Schools?
Besides Reed City High School, Reed City Area Public Schools also operates Gt Norman Elementary School (540 students) and Reed City Middle School (471 students). See the Reed City Area Public Schools district page for the complete list.