Enrollment
1,293
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Royal Oak, MI
Royal Oak High School
Federal NCES profile for Royal Oak High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 263030006637
👥 S:T ratio 47
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Royal Oak High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #7 of 9
- public schools in Royal Oak · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 23.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Royal Oak High School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Royal Oak High School ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Royal Oak, MI.
School address
District: Royal Oak Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263030006637 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
98.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Royal Oak High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Royal Oak High School
Royal Oak High School is a large high school in Royal Oak, Michigan, enrolling 1,293 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 23.0% free-meal eligibility runs 58% below the Michigan average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,293 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 150 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #81.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and African American (11%) (diversity index 44/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 323 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Royal Oak Schools also operates Royal Oak Middle School (1,058 students) and Keller Elementary (470 students) alongside Royal Oak 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 Royal Oak High School compares
Royal Oak 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 25% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.0% | ▼ 58% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,293 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,293
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 18% in Michigan - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.8%
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
$15,341
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 323 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 77 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 73.2%
African American 11.0%
Two or More 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 73.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.2, Royal Oak High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Royal Oak Schools, which includes Royal Oak High School.
$15,341
Per student
+14%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.0%
State 41.4%
Federal 8.6%
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 Royal Oak High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Oak Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Keller Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwood Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Addams Elementary and Ecc | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Ridge Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Royal Oak High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,058
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~1,293 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Royal Oak High School
How many students attend Royal Oak High School?
Royal Oak High School has 1,293 students enrolled. It is a high school in Royal Oak, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Royal Oak High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Royal Oak High School is 13.2:1, which is 25% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 16% lower 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 Royal Oak High School?
23.0% of students at Royal Oak High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Royal Oak High School?
The largest demographic group at Royal Oak High School is White at 73.2% of enrollment, in Royal Oak, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Royal Oak High School?
Royal Oak High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Royal Oak High School rank among public schools in Royal Oak?
By Resource Investment Index, Royal Oak High School ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Royal Oak, 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 Royal Oak on the city page.
Is Royal Oak High School a good school?
Royal Oak High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% 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 Royal Oak Schools?
Besides Royal Oak High School, Royal Oak Schools also operates Royal Oak Middle School (1,058 students), Keller Elementary (470 students), and Northwood Elementary School (446 students). See the Royal Oak Schools district page for the complete list.
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