Enrollment
1,107
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Muskegon, MI
Reethspuffer High School
Federal NCES profile for Reethspuffer High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262954006544
👥 S:T ratio 26
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Reethspuffer High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #7 of 9
- high schools in Muskegon · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- students per teacher
- 46.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Reethspuffer High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Reethspuffer High School ranks #7 of 9 high schools in Muskegon, MI.
School address
District: Reeths-Puffer Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262954006544 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Reethspuffer High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Reethspuffer High School
Reethspuffer High School is a large high school in Muskegon, Michigan, enrolling 1,107 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 46.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,107 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 141 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #51.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 277 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Muskegon's high schools, it stands alongside Muskegon Covenant Academy (181 students): Reethspuffer High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.4:1 vs 36.2:1).
Reeths-Puffer Schools also operates Reethspuffer Elementary School (600 students) and Reethspuffer Middle School (537 students) alongside Reethspuffer 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 Reethspuffer High School compares
Reethspuffer 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.8% | ▼ 14% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,107 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,107
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 67% in Michigan - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
53.9%
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
$12,205
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 277 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 79 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 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 83.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
African American 4.7%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 83.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.4, Reethspuffer 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 Reeths-Puffer Schools, which includes Reethspuffer High School.
$12,205
Per student
-10%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.3%
State 65.5%
Federal 8.2%
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 Reethspuffer High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reethspuffer Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Reethspuffer Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reethspuffer Intermediate Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Twin Lake School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Reethspuffer High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 205
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar high schools in Muskegon
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,107 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Reethspuffer High School
How many students attend Reethspuffer High School?
Reethspuffer High School has 1,107 students enrolled. It is a high school in Muskegon, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Reethspuffer High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Reethspuffer High School is 18.4:1, 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 Reethspuffer High School?
46.8% of students at Reethspuffer High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Reethspuffer High School?
The largest demographic group at Reethspuffer High School is White at 83.5% of enrollment, in Muskegon, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Reethspuffer High School?
Reethspuffer High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Reethspuffer High School rank among high schools in Muskegon?
By Resource Investment Index, Reethspuffer High School ranks #7 of 9 high schools in Muskegon, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Muskegon on the city page.
Is Reethspuffer High School a good school?
Reethspuffer High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 Reeths-Puffer Schools?
Besides Reethspuffer High School, Reeths-Puffer Schools also operates Reethspuffer Elementary School (600 students), Reethspuffer Middle School (537 students), and Reethspuffer Intermediate Sch (479 students). See the Reeths-Puffer Schools district page for the complete list.
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