Enrollment
262
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 263627007215
👥 S:T ratio 45
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 25/100 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
- 25
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Whiteford High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Whiteford High School
Whiteford High School is a mid-sized high school in Ottawa Lake, Michigan, enrolling 262 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.3% free-meal eligibility runs 61% below the Michigan average.
Enrollment of 262 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 201 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #142.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 12/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 437 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Whiteford Agricultural School District of the Counties of Le also operates Whiteford Elementary School (380 students) and Whiteford Middle School (188 students) alongside Whiteford 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 Whiteford High School compares
Whiteford 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,545
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Whiteford Agricultural School District of the Counties of Le, which includes Whiteford High School.
$11,545
Per student
-15%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.3%
State 63.9%
Federal 7.8%
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 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
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~262 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 25/100 (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 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. See all public schools in Ottawa Lake on the city page.
Is Whiteford High School a good school?
Whiteford High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 78% 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 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.
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