Enrollment
502
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Schoolcraft, MI
Schoolcraft High School
Federal NCES profile for Schoolcraft High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263102006732
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Schoolcraft High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Schoolcraft · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 25.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Schoolcraft High School has class sizes larger than 81% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Schoolcraft High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Schoolcraft, MI.
School address
District: Schoolcraft Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263102006732 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Schoolcraft High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Schoolcraft High School
Schoolcraft High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Schoolcraft, Michigan, enrolling 502 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 502 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 548 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #299.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 502 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.3% 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.
Schoolcraft Community Schools also operates Schoolcraft Elementary School (583 students) and Schoolcraft Middle School (237 students) alongside Schoolcraft 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 Schoolcraft High School compares
Schoolcraft 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 | 20.1:1 | ▲ 15% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.7% | ▼ 53% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 502 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
502
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in Michigan - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
27.3%
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
$12,063
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 502 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.6 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 91.8%
Two or More 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.5, Schoolcraft High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Schoolcraft Community Schools, which includes Schoolcraft High School.
$12,063
Per student
-11%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.3%
State 64.6%
Federal 6.1%
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 Schoolcraft High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schoolcraft Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Schoolcraft Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Schoolcraft High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 27.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
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 (~502 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Schoolcraft High School
How many students attend Schoolcraft High School?
Schoolcraft High School has 502 students enrolled. It is a public school in Schoolcraft, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Schoolcraft High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Schoolcraft High School is 20.1:1, which is 15% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Schoolcraft High School?
25.7% of students at Schoolcraft High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Schoolcraft High School?
The largest demographic group at Schoolcraft High School is White at 91.8% of enrollment, in Schoolcraft, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Schoolcraft High School?
Schoolcraft High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Schoolcraft High School rank among public schools in Schoolcraft?
By Resource Investment Index, Schoolcraft High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Schoolcraft, 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 Schoolcraft on the city page.
Is Schoolcraft High School a good school?
Schoolcraft High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Michigan schools. 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 Schoolcraft Community Schools?
Besides Schoolcraft High School, Schoolcraft Community Schools also operates Schoolcraft Elementary School (583 students) and Schoolcraft Middle School (237 students). See the Schoolcraft Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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