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Teachers: what resource would make the biggest difference at Grayling High School this year?
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Enrollment
462
High
DISTRICT 410 · STATE 460
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CRAWFORD AUSABLE SCHOOLS·NCES 261103004561
Grayling High School
1135 N OLD 27, GRAYLING, MI 49738 · (989) 344-3532 · Crawford County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL462 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
17.2:1
27 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.9:1 · STATE 21.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
43%
200 students
DISTRICT 57% · STATE 55%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 115 | 25% |
| Grade 10 | 130 | 28% |
| Grade 11 | 115 | 25% |
| Grade 12 | 102 | 22% |
Student demographics
19%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 16% · STATE 56% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within Crawford AuSable Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where Grayling High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 462 | #332 of 844 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 17.2:1 | #175 of 548 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 18.7% | #388 of 550 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 43.3% | #358 of 654 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -5.7% | #368 of 436 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
462
+65 (+16%) vs 2020
-8% since 1990-91, when it was 503
Student : Teacher
17.2:1
was 17.3:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 462 | 26.8 | 17.2:1 | 43% (200) |
| 2023-24 | 462 | 27.8 | 16.6:1 | 52% (242) |
| 2022-23 | 452 | 23.4 | 19.3:1 | 50% (225) |
| 2020-21 | 397 | 23 | 17.3:1 | 43% (170) |
| 2017-18 | 490 | 27.7 | 17.7:1 | 53% (262) |
| 2015-16 | 486 | 28 | 17.4:1 | 49% (236) |
| 2010-11 | 579 | 30 | 19.3:1 | 58% (335) |
| 2000-01 | 643 | 34 | 18.9:1 | 35% (222) |
| 1990-91 | 503 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Grayling High School.
About Grayling High School
Grayling High School is a mid-sized high school for students in GRAYLING, Michigan. In all, 462 students attend the school in grades 9 through 12.
A total of 4 schools make up Crawford AuSable Schools, with 1,640 students enrolled.
At Grayling High School, 90% of students are White. Smaller groups are 4% Hispanic and 2% multiracial. Census estimates put Crawford County at about 92% White, close to the school's figure. The diversity index for Grayling High School is 19%. For US public schools as a whole it is 70%.
Grayling High School reported 26.8 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25, a ratio of 17.2:1. By comparison, the average for high schools in Michigan is 21.6:1. There are 200 students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, 43% of enrollment. The rate at public schools in Crawford County averages 54%, higher than here.
American Community Survey estimates for Crawford County show that the median household earns about $60,392 a year, about 20% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 11%. Across Crawford County, 5 public schools serve about 1,659 students.
Among nearby public schools, Great Lakes Online Education is closest at less than a tenth of a mile. Other public schools within five miles number 4.
By NCES locale, the school is Rural: Remote, or in rural territory far from an urban area.
Since 2020-21, enrollment has grown 16%, from 397 to 462.
The Grayling High School discussion page is a place for open houses, carpools, and field trips. You can also rate the school on this page.
Crawford County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
13,369
Census ACS
Median income
$60,392
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
20%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
5
1,659 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Crawford AuSable Schools
- Grayling Elementary SchoolElementary · 624 students
- Grayling Middle SchoolMiddle · 450 students
- Great Lakes Online EducationCombined · 104 students
Other schools in GRAYLING
- Grayling Elementary SchoolElementary · 624 students
- Grayling Middle SchoolMiddle · 450 students
- Great Lakes Online EducationCombined · 104 students
- Shawono CenterHigh · 19 students
Nearby schools
- Great Lakes Online Education0.0 mi · 104
- Grayling Middle School2.6 mi · 450
- Grayling Elementary School2.7 mi · 624
- Shawono Center4.2 mi · 19
- COOR Special Educational Center14.6 mi · 34
- Roscommon Elementary School15.4 mi · 276
Frequently asked questions
About Grayling High SchoolHow many students attend Grayling High School?
Grayling High School enrolls approximately 462 students in grades 09-12.
Is Grayling High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Grayling High School is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many students per teacher at Grayling High School?
Approximately 17.2:1 students per teacher at Grayling High School.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Grayling High School?
At Grayling High School, the student body is approximately 90% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Black, 1% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Who oversees Grayling High School?
Grayling High School is overseen by Crawford AuSable Schools in Crawford County.
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