- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262954006544
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 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 25/100 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
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Reethspuffer High School held near 1,142 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 60.9 → 59.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-35 students YoY 262954006544 · Muskegon, MI High · MID · TRAD
1,107 enr · 18.4:1 · 46.8% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Reethspuffer Elementary School (600 students)
Reethspuffer High School held near 1,142 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 60.9 → 59.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Reethspuffer High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Reethspuffer High School
1,107 students
- Reethspuffer E
Reethspuffer Elementary School
600 students
- Reethspuffer M
Reethspuffer Middle School
537 students
- Reethspuffer I
Reethspuffer Intermediate Sch
479 students
- Central Elemen 428
Central Elementary School
428 students
- Twin Lake Scho 205
Twin Lake School
205 students
What this shows Reethspuffer High School reports 1,107 students on the CCD universe file.
How Reethspuffer High School compares
Reethspuffer 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,476
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
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.
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
District finance for Reeths-Puffer Schools reports $13,476 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~1,107 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,177 (2022-23) → 1,142 (2023-24), nearly flat (-35).
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 25/100 (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 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.
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.