- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ottawa Lake, MI
Whiteford High School
Federal NCES profile for Whiteford 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 263627007215
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whiteford High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 78% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Ottawa Lake · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.8:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 21.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Whiteford High School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whiteford High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Ottawa Lake, MI.
School address
NCES ID 263627007215 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Whiteford High School held near 269 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.2 → 15.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 263627007215 · Ottawa Lake, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
262 enr · 13.8:1 · 21.3% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Whiteford Elementary School (380 students)
Whiteford High School held near 269 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.2 → 15.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Whiteford High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Whiteford Elem
Whiteford Elementary School
380 students
- This school
Whiteford High School
262 students
- Whiteford Midd
Whiteford Middle School
188 students
What this shows Whiteford High School reports 262 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whiteford High School compares
Whiteford 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.3% | ▼ 61% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 262 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
262
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 22% in Michigan - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.6%
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
$12,651
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Two or More 1.5%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 93.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.4, Whiteford High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
District finance for Whiteford Agricultural School District of the Counties of Le reports $12,651 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Whiteford High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whiteford Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whiteford Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whiteford High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Nationwide high 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 (~262 students)
Frequently asked questions about Whiteford High School
How many students attend Whiteford High School?
Whiteford High School has 262 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ottawa Lake, MI. CCD year-over-year: 267 (2022-23) → 269 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whiteford High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whiteford High School is 13.8:1, which is 21% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 12% 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 Whiteford High School?
21.3% of students at Whiteford High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whiteford High School?
The largest demographic group at Whiteford High School is White at 93.5% of enrollment, in Ottawa Lake, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whiteford High School?
Whiteford 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 Whiteford High School rank among public schools in Ottawa Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Whiteford High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Ottawa Lake, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Whiteford Agricultural School District of the Counties of Le?
Besides Whiteford High School, Whiteford Agricultural School District of the Counties of Le also operates Whiteford Elementary School (380 students) and Whiteford Middle School (188 students). See the Whiteford Agricultural School District of the Counties of Le district page for the complete list.