Enrollment
809
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Parma, MI
Western High School
Federal NCES profile for Western High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 263594007200
👥 S:T ratio 25
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Western High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Parma · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 26.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Western High School has class sizes larger than 71% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Western High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Parma, MI.
School address
District: Western School District · Michigan
NCES ID 263594007200 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Western High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Western High School
Western High School is a large high school in Parma, Michigan, enrolling 809 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 92% of state schools at 809 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 344 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #101.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 270 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Western School District also operates Western Middle School (594 students) and Bean Elementary School (409 students) alongside Western 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 Western High School compares
Western 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.2% | ▼ 52% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 809 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
809
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Michigan - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.2%
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
$11,737
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 270 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
67
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.9 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 84.2%
Two or More 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
African American 2.1%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 84.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.3, Western High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Western School District, which includes Western High School.
$11,737
Per student
-13%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.8%
State 70.3%
Federal 9.9%
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 Western High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bean Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parma Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Warner Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodville Community Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Western High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 97
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
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 (~809 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Western High School
How many students attend Western High School?
Western High School has 809 students enrolled. It is a high school in Parma, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Western High School is 18.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Western High School?
26.2% of students at Western High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Western High School?
The largest demographic group at Western High School is White at 84.2% of enrollment, in Parma, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Western High School?
Western High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Western High School rank among public schools in Parma?
By Resource Investment Index, Western High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Parma, 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 Parma on the city page.
Is Western High School a good school?
Western High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% 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 Western School District?
Besides Western High School, Western School District also operates Western Middle School (594 students), Bean Elementary School (409 students), and Parma Elementary School (408 students). See the Western School District district page for the complete list.
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