- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Whitehall, MI
Whitehall Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Whitehall Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 263630007219
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whitehall Senior High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Whitehall · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 38.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Whitehall Senior High School has class sizes larger than 79% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whitehall Senior High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Whitehall, MI.
School address
District: Whitehall District Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263630007219 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Whitehall Senior High School held near 624 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.8 → 32.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 263630007219 · Whitehall, MI High · MID · TRAD
597 enr · 19.9:1 · 38.8% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Shoreline Elementary School (432 students)
Whitehall Senior High School held near 624 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.8 → 32.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Whitehall Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Whitehall Senior High School
597 students
- Shoreline Elem
Shoreline Elementary School
432 students
- Whitehall Ealy
Whitehall Ealy Elem School
431 students
- Whitehall Midd
Whitehall Middle School
424 students
- White Lake Are 129
White Lake Area Community Education
129 students
What this shows Whitehall Senior High School reports 597 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whitehall Senior High School compares
Whitehall Senior 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 | 19.9:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.8% | ▼ 29% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 597 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
597
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 79% in Michigan - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.4%
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
$16,637
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 299 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 86.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 2.2%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 86.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.9, Whitehall Senior High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
District finance for Whitehall District Schools reports $16,637 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Whitehall Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoreline Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Whitehall Ealy Elem School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Whitehall Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| White Lake Area Community Education | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whitehall Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 129
- Students per teacher
- 6.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~597 students)
Frequently asked questions about Whitehall Senior High School
How many students attend Whitehall Senior High School?
Whitehall Senior High School has 597 students enrolled. It is a high school in Whitehall, MI. CCD year-over-year: 629 (2022-23) → 624 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitehall Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitehall Senior High School is 19.9:1, which is 14% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Whitehall Senior High School?
38.8% of students at Whitehall Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whitehall Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Whitehall Senior High School is White at 86.9% of enrollment, in Whitehall, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whitehall Senior High School?
Whitehall Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Whitehall Senior High School rank among public schools in Whitehall?
By Resource Investment Index, Whitehall Senior High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Whitehall, 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 Whitehall District Schools?
Besides Whitehall Senior High School, Whitehall District Schools also operates Shoreline Elementary School (432 students), Whitehall Ealy Elem School (431 students), and Whitehall Middle School (424 students). See the Whitehall District Schools district page for the complete list.