Enrollment
337
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Roscommon, MI
Roscommon High School
Federal NCES profile for Roscommon High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261583005233
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roscommon High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Roscommon · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 44.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Roscommon High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roscommon High School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Roscommon, MI.
School address
District: Roscommon Area Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261583005233 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Roscommon High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Roscommon High School
Roscommon High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Roscommon, Michigan, enrolling 337 students.
At 16:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 337 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 674 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #411.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 337 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 63.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 80 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 337 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Roscommon Area Public Schools also operates Roscommon Elementary School (276 students) and Roscommon Middle School (178 students) alongside Roscommon 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 Roscommon High School compares
Roscommon 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 | 16:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.6% | ▼ 18% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 337 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
337
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 42% in Michigan - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
63.5%
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
$14,586
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 337 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.7 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 92.9%
Two or More 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 92.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.5, Roscommon High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Roscommon Area Public Schools, which includes Roscommon High School.
$14,586
Per student
+8%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.4%
State 12.3%
Federal 17.2%
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 Roscommon High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roscommon Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roscommon Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Roscommon High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 178
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other 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 (~337 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Roscommon High School
How many students attend Roscommon High School?
Roscommon High School has 337 students enrolled. It is a public school in Roscommon, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roscommon High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Roscommon High School is 16:1, which is 9% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Roscommon High School?
44.6% of students at Roscommon High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roscommon High School?
The largest demographic group at Roscommon High School is White at 92.9% of enrollment, in Roscommon, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roscommon High School?
Roscommon High School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 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 Roscommon High School rank among schools in Roscommon?
By Resource Investment Index, Roscommon High School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Roscommon, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Roscommon on the city page.
Is Roscommon High School a good school?
Roscommon High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 Roscommon Area Public Schools?
Besides Roscommon High School, Roscommon Area Public Schools also operates Roscommon Elementary School (276 students) and Roscommon Middle School (178 students). See the Roscommon Area Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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