Enrollment
383
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westwood High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Westwood High School
Westwood High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Ishpeming, Michigan, enrolling 383 students.
At 16:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 383 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 532 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #320.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 383 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district, Nice Community School District, also runs Aspen Ridge Elementary School (721 students).
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 Westwood High School compares
Westwood 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,461
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nice Community School District, which includes Westwood High School.
$13,461
Per student
0%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.7%
State 58.5%
Federal 6.8%
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 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
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar other 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 (~383 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Westwood High School a good school?
Westwood High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 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.
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