Enrollment
2,032
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Troy, MI
Troy High School
Federal NCES profile for Troy High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 263426006966
👥 S:T ratio 28
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Troy High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #1 of 12
- public schools in Troy · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.1:1
- students per teacher
- 11.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Troy High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Troy High School ranks #1 of 12 public schools in Troy, MI.
School address
District: Troy School District · Michigan
NCES ID 263426006966 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
112.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-79% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Troy High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Troy High School
Troy High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Troy, Michigan, enrolling 2,032 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.3% free-meal eligibility runs 79% below the Michigan average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,032 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 42 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (46%) and White (40%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 25 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 291 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
13.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Troy's high schools, it stands alongside Athens High School (1,468 students): Troy High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.1:1 vs 16.9:1).
Troy School District also operates Athens High School (1,468 students) and Larson Middle School (865 students) alongside Troy 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 Troy High School compares
Troy 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.3% | ▼ 79% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,032 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,032
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 64% in Michigan - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,267
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 291 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 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
Asian 45.8%
White 40.3%
African American 4.9%
Two or More 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 45.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.2, Troy High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 25
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Troy School District, which includes Troy High School.
$14,267
Per student
+6%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.2%
State 52.2%
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 Troy High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Larson Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boulan Park Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Baker Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Smith Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Troy High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,468
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 839
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools in Troy
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~2,032 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Troy High School
How many students attend Troy High School?
Troy High School has 2,032 students enrolled. It is a high school in Troy, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Troy High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Troy High School is 18.1:1, which is 3% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Troy High School?
11.3% of students at Troy High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Troy High School?
The largest demographic group at Troy High School is Asian at 45.8% of enrollment, in Troy, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Troy High School?
Troy High School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Troy High School rank among public schools in Troy?
By Resource Investment Index, Troy High School ranks #1 of 12 public schools in Troy, 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 Troy on the city page.
Is Troy High School a good school?
Troy High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 Troy School District?
Besides Troy High School, Troy School District also operates Athens High School (1,468 students), Larson Middle School (865 students), and Boulan Park Middle School (839 students). See the Troy School District district page for the complete list.
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