Enrollment
1,434
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · West Bloomfield, MI
West Bloomfield High School
Federal NCES profile for West Bloomfield High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 263582007181
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Bloomfield High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #2 of 10
- public schools in West Bloomfield · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 31.2%
- free-lunch eligible
West Bloomfield High School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Bloomfield High School ranks #2 of 10 public schools in West Bloomfield, MI.
School address
District: West Bloomfield School District · Michigan
NCES ID 263582007181 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
99.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Bloomfield High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Bloomfield High School
West Bloomfield High School is a large high school in West Bloomfield, Michigan, enrolling 1,434 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,434 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 113 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #8, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (46%) and White (38%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 8 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 239 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Among West Bloomfield's high schools, it stands alongside West Bloomfield Transition Center (21 students): West Bloomfield High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.5:1 vs 10.5:1).
West Bloomfield School District also operates West Bloomfield Middle School (1,008 students) and Scotch Elementary School (556 students) alongside West Bloomfield 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 West Bloomfield High School compares
West Bloomfield 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 17% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.2% | ▼ 43% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,434 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,434
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 27% in Michigan - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$14,641
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 239 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 140 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 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
African American 45.7%
White 38.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Asian 5.0%
Two or More 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 45.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.7, West Bloomfield High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Bloomfield School District, which includes West Bloomfield High School.
$14,641
Per student
+8%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.5%
State 48.6%
Federal 10.9%
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 West Bloomfield High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Bloomfield Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Scotch Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sheiko Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Doherty Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Bloomfield High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,008
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar high schools in West Bloomfield
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 (~1,434 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about West Bloomfield High School
How many students attend West Bloomfield High School?
West Bloomfield High School has 1,434 students enrolled. It is a high school in West Bloomfield, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Bloomfield High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Bloomfield High School is 14.5:1, which is 17% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 8% 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 West Bloomfield High School?
31.2% of students at West Bloomfield High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Bloomfield High School?
The largest demographic group at West Bloomfield High School is African American at 45.7% of enrollment, in West Bloomfield, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Bloomfield High School?
West Bloomfield High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Bloomfield High School rank among public schools in West Bloomfield?
By Resource Investment Index, West Bloomfield High School ranks #2 of 10 public schools in West Bloomfield, 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 West Bloomfield on the city page.
Is West Bloomfield High School a good school?
West Bloomfield High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% 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 West Bloomfield School District?
Besides West Bloomfield High School, West Bloomfield School District also operates West Bloomfield Middle School (1,008 students), Scotch Elementary School (556 students), and Sheiko Elementary School (534 students). See the West Bloomfield School District district page for the complete list.
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