Enrollment
1,629
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Flat Rock, MI
Woodhaven High School
Federal NCES profile for Woodhaven High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 263648507242
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodhaven High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Flat Rock · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28.1:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 36.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodhaven High School has class sizes larger than 95% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodhaven High School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Flat Rock, MI.
School address
District: Woodhaven-Brownstown School District · Michigan
NCES ID 263648507242 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+61% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Woodhaven High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Woodhaven High School
Woodhaven High School is a large high school in Flat Rock, Michigan, enrolling 1,629 students.
Class loads run heavy: 28.1:1 is larger than about 95% of Michigan schools and 61% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,629 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 72 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #54, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and African American (17%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 407 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Flat Rock's high schools, it stands alongside Flat Rock Academic Virtual Academy (107 students): Woodhaven High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (28.1:1 vs 35.7:1).
Woodhaven-Brownstown School District also operates Brownstown Middle School (872 students) and Patrick Henry Middle School (811 students) alongside Woodhaven 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 Woodhaven High School compares
Woodhaven 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 | 28.1:1 | ▲ 61% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.2% | ▼ 33% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,629 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.1:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,629
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
28.1:1
students per teacher
- 61% above state mean
Top 95% in Michigan - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
25.2%
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
$13,549
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 407 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
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 58.2%
African American 16.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
Asian 8.5%
Two or More 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 58.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.1, Woodhaven High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Woodhaven-Brownstown School District, which includes Woodhaven High School.
$13,549
Per student
+0%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.0%
State 59.2%
Federal 8.8%
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 Woodhaven High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brownstown Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Patrick Henry Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wegienka Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gudith Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bates Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodhaven High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 872
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar high schools in Flat Rock
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,629 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Woodhaven High School
How many students attend Woodhaven High School?
Woodhaven High School has 1,629 students enrolled. It is a high school in Flat Rock, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodhaven High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodhaven High School is 28.1:1, which is 61% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 79% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Woodhaven High School?
36.2% of students at Woodhaven High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodhaven High School?
The largest demographic group at Woodhaven High School is White at 58.2% of enrollment, in Flat Rock, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodhaven High School?
Woodhaven High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Woodhaven High School rank among public schools in Flat Rock?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodhaven High School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Flat Rock, 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 Flat Rock on the city page.
Is Woodhaven High School a good school?
Woodhaven High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan. 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 Woodhaven-Brownstown School District?
Besides Woodhaven High School, Woodhaven-Brownstown School District also operates Brownstown Middle School (872 students), Patrick Henry Middle School (811 students), and Wegienka Elementary School (392 students). See the Woodhaven-Brownstown School District district page for the complete list.
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