Enrollment
1,108
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Beverly Hills, MI
Wylie E Groves High School
Federal NCES profile for Wylie E Groves High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260585004226
👥 S:T ratio 32
📚 AP courses 95
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wylie E Groves High School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Beverly Hills · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 11.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Wylie E Groves High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wylie E Groves High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Beverly Hills, MI.
School address
District: Birmingham Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260585004226 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
65.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-79% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wylie E Groves High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wylie E Groves High School
Wylie E Groves High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Beverly Hills, Michigan, enrolling 1,108 students.
At 17:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.5% free-meal eligibility runs 79% below the Michigan average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,108 students.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 129 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and African American (25%) (diversity index 54/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 19 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 185 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Birmingham Public Schools spends $19,274 per pupil, 43% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
Birmingham Public Schools also operates Ernest W Seaholm High School (1,081 students) and Berkshire Middle School (695 students) alongside Wylie E Groves 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 Wylie E Groves High School compares
Wylie E Groves 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 | 17:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.5% | ▼ 79% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,108 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,108
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 53% in Michigan - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.9%
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
$19,274
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 185 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 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 62.5%
African American 24.8%
Two or More 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 62.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.2, Wylie E Groves High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Birmingham Public Schools, which includes Wylie E Groves High School.
$19,274
Per student
+43%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
+16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.8%
State 37.5%
Federal 6.6%
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 Wylie E Groves High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ernest W Seaholm High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Berkshire Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Birmingham Covington School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Derby Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pierce Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wylie E Groves High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,081
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~1,108 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Wylie E Groves High School
How many students attend Wylie E Groves High School?
Wylie E Groves High School has 1,108 students enrolled. It is a high school in Beverly Hills, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wylie E Groves High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wylie E Groves High School is 17:1, which is 3% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 8% higher 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 Wylie E Groves High School?
11.5% of students at Wylie E Groves High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wylie E Groves High School?
The largest demographic group at Wylie E Groves High School is White at 62.5% of enrollment, in Beverly Hills, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wylie E Groves High School?
Wylie E Groves High School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher 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 Wylie E Groves High School rank among public schools in Beverly Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Wylie E Groves High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Beverly Hills, 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 Beverly Hills on the city page.
Is Wylie E Groves High School a good school?
Wylie E Groves High School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 Birmingham Public Schools?
Besides Wylie E Groves High School, Birmingham Public Schools also operates Ernest W Seaholm High School (1,081 students), Berkshire Middle School (695 students), and Birmingham Covington School (643 students). See the Birmingham Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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