Enrollment
1,817
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Washington, MI
Romeo High School
Federal NCES profile for Romeo High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 263009006597
👥 S:T ratio 22
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Romeo High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Washington · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 22.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Romeo High School has class sizes larger than 76% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Romeo High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Washington, MI.
School address
District: Romeo Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263009006597 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
93.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Romeo High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Romeo High School
Romeo High School is a large high school in Washington, Michigan, enrolling 1,817 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 22.4% free-meal eligibility runs 59% below the Michigan average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,817 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 70 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #62, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 22 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 454 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Romeo Community Schools also operates Romeo Middle School (1,196 students) and Hamiltonparsons Elementary School (498 students) alongside Romeo 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 Romeo High School compares
Romeo 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 | 19.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.4% | ▼ 59% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,817 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,817
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Michigan - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.4%
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
$12,989
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 454 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
75
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 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 85.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 1.4%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 85.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.6, Romeo High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Romeo Community Schools, which includes Romeo High School.
$12,989
Per student
-4%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.2%
State 58.2%
Federal 7.6%
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 Romeo High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romeo Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hamiltonparsons Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Amanda Moore Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Indian Hills Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hevel Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Romeo High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,196
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~1,817 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Romeo High School
How many students attend Romeo High School?
Romeo High School has 1,817 students enrolled. It is a high school in Washington, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Romeo High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Romeo High School is 19.5:1, which is 11% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Romeo High School?
22.4% of students at Romeo High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Romeo High School?
The largest demographic group at Romeo High School is White at 85.8% of enrollment, in Washington, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Romeo High School?
Romeo High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Romeo High School rank among public schools in Washington?
By Resource Investment Index, Romeo High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Washington, 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 Washington on the city page.
Is Romeo High School a good school?
Romeo High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Michigan schools. 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 Romeo Community Schools?
Besides Romeo High School, Romeo Community Schools also operates Romeo Middle School (1,196 students), Hamiltonparsons Elementary School (498 students), and Amanda Moore Elementary School (457 students). See the Romeo Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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