- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lansing, MI
Waverly Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Waverly Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 263552007160
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waverly Senior High School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #20 of 34
- public schools in Lansing · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 50.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Waverly Senior High School has class sizes larger than 75% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waverly Senior High School ranks #20 of 34 public schools in Lansing, MI.
School address
District: Waverly Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263552007160 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Waverly Senior High School held near 968 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 51.9 → 53.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-32 students YoY 263552007160 · Lansing, MI High · MID · TRAD
987 enr · 19.4:1 · 50.7% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Waverly Middle School (451 students)
Waverly Senior High School held near 968 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount). Teacher FTE added 51.9 → 53.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Waverly Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Waverly Senior High School
987 students
- Waverly Middle
Waverly Middle School
451 students
- East Intermedi
East Intermediate School
429 students
- Winans Element 392
Winans Elementary School
392 students
- Elmwood Elemen 379
Elmwood Elementary School
379 students
- Meryl S Colt E 184
Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center
184 students
What this shows Waverly Senior High School reports 987 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waverly Senior High School compares
Waverly Senior High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.4:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.7% | ▼ 7% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 987 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
987
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in Michigan - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
49.4%
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
$15,527
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 329 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
51
in-school suspensions + 154 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 35.9%
White 27.7%
Hispanic or Latino 22.9%
Two or More 8.6%
Asian 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 35.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.3, Waverly Senior High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
District finance for Waverly Community Schools reports $15,527 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waverly Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waverly Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Intermediate School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Winans Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elmwood Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waverly Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 184
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar high schools in Lansing
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~987 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waverly Senior High School
How many students attend Waverly Senior High School?
Waverly Senior High School has 987 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lansing, MI. CCD year-over-year: 1,000 (2022-23) → 968 (2023-24), nearly flat (-32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waverly Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waverly Senior High School is 19.4:1, 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 Waverly Senior High School?
50.7% of students at Waverly Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waverly Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Waverly Senior High School is African American at 35.9% of enrollment, in Lansing, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waverly Senior High School?
Waverly Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Waverly Senior High School rank among public schools in Lansing?
By Resource Investment Index, Waverly Senior High School ranks #20 of 34 public schools in Lansing, 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 Lansing on the city page.
What other schools are in Waverly Community Schools?
Besides Waverly Senior High School, Waverly Community Schools also operates Waverly Middle School (451 students), East Intermediate School (429 students), and Winans Elementary School (392 students). See the Waverly Community Schools district page for the complete list.