Enrollment
274
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · White Cloud, MI
White Cloud High School
Federal NCES profile for White Cloud High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 263606007207
👥 S:T ratio 9
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
White Cloud High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in White Cloud · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.8:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 65.3%
- free-lunch eligible
White Cloud High School has class sizes larger than 91% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, White Cloud High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in White Cloud, MI.
School address
District: White Cloud Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263606007207 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How White Cloud High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at White Cloud High School
White Cloud High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in White Cloud, Michigan, enrolling 274 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.8:1 is larger than about 91% of Michigan schools and 30% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 65.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 274 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 481 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #183.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 137 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 64 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 274 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
White Cloud Public Schools also operates White Cloud Elementary School (423 students) and White Cloud Junior High School (211 students) alongside White Cloud 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 White Cloud High School compares
White Cloud 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 | 22.8:1 | ▲ 30% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.3% | ▲ 20% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 274 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.8:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
274
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.8:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 91% in Michigan - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
42.0%
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
$12,426
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 137 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.4 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 86.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
African American 3.6%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 86.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.7, White Cloud High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for White Cloud Public Schools, which includes White Cloud High School.
$12,426
Per student
-8%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.2%
State 52.2%
Federal 18.6%
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 White Cloud High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Cloud Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| White Cloud Junior High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to White Cloud High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 211
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~274 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about White Cloud High School
How many students attend White Cloud High School?
White Cloud High School has 274 students enrolled. It is a high school in White Cloud, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at White Cloud High School?
The student-teacher ratio at White Cloud High School is 22.8:1, which is 30% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at White Cloud High School?
65.3% of students at White Cloud High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of White Cloud High School?
The largest demographic group at White Cloud High School is White at 86.5% of enrollment, in White Cloud, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for White Cloud High School?
White Cloud High School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does White Cloud High School rank among public schools in White Cloud?
By Resource Investment Index, White Cloud High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in White Cloud, 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 White Cloud on the city page.
Is White Cloud High School a good school?
White Cloud High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% 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 White Cloud Public Schools?
Besides White Cloud High School, White Cloud Public Schools also operates White Cloud Elementary School (423 students) and White Cloud Junior High School (211 students). See the White Cloud Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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