- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ishpeming, MI
Westwood High School
Federal NCES profile for Westwood High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262540006202
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westwood High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Ishpeming · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 26.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Westwood High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westwood High School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Ishpeming, MI.
School address
District: Nice Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262540006202 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Westwood High School held near 403 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.1 → 23.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 262540006202 · Ishpeming, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
383 enr · 16:1 · 26.6% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Aspen Ridge Elementary School (721 students)
Westwood High School held near 403 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.1 → 23.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How Westwood High School compares
Westwood 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 | 16:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.6% | ▼ 51% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
383
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 42% in Michigan - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.5%
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
$14,865
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 383 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.9%
Two or More 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 91.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.8, Westwood High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Nice Community School District reports $14,865 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Westwood High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen Ridge Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westwood High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide other 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 (~383 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westwood High School
How many students attend Westwood High School?
Westwood High School has 383 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ishpeming, MI. CCD year-over-year: 391 (2022-23) → 403 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westwood High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westwood High School is 16:1, which is 9% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 2% higher 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 Westwood High School?
26.6% of students at Westwood High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westwood High School?
The largest demographic group at Westwood High School is White at 91.1% of enrollment, in Ishpeming, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westwood High School?
Westwood High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Westwood High School rank among schools in Ishpeming?
By Resource Investment Index, Westwood High School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Ishpeming, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Ishpeming on the city page.
What other schools are in Nice Community School District?
Besides Westwood High School, Nice Community School District also operates Aspen Ridge Elementary School (721 students). See the Nice Community School District district page for the complete list.