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Grayling High School

1135 N OLD 27, GRAYLING, MI 49738 · (989) 344-3532 · Crawford County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL462 STUDENTS
Enrollment
462
High
DISTRICT 410 · STATE 460
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
3
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
115
Grade 10
130
Grade 11
115
Grade 12
102
Student demographics
White
41690%
DISTRICT 92% · STATE 63%
Hispanic
184%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 9%
Black
92%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 18%
Asian
41%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 4%
Two+
112%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 5%
Native American
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 1%
Pacific Islander
31%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
24854%
Female
21446%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
462
-28 (-6%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
17.2:1
was 17.7:1
% White
90%
was 89%
% Hispanic
4%
was 5%
% Black
2%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Grayling High School

As a reasonably sized four-year high school in GRAYLING, Michigan, Grayling High School teaches 462 students from grades 9 through 12, operated by Crawford AuSable Schools.

Grayling High School is one of 4 schools operated by Crawford AuSable Schools, a district that enrolls 1,640 students overall.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Grayling High School lists that 90% of students identify as White, making the school strongly White-majority. The remainder is composed of 4% Hispanic, 2% multiracial. Compared to Crawford County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

In terms of school funding signals, On paper, Grayling High School has 27 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 17.2:1. The state averages around 21.6:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. An estimated 43% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. Set against Crawford County (around 54%), the school's rate is noticeably below typical.

Around the school, ACS estimates for Crawford County put median household earnings sit near $60,392, 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 11% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Crawford County runs 5 public schools (combined enrollment of about 1,659 students), of which Grayling High School is one.

The closest other public school is Great Lakes Online Education, roughly 0.0 miles away. 4 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The campus sits in a rural setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Grayling High School has declined 6%, going from 490 students in 2018 to 462 in 2025.

Inside the community feed, the feed for Grayling High School typically covers sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Crawford County at a glance

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Population
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

School name
Grayling High School
District
Crawford AuSable Schools
Address
1135 N OLD 27, GRAYLING, MI 49738
Phone
(989) 344-3532
County
Crawford County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
462
Teachers (FTE)
27
Student–teacher ratio
17.2:1
Free/Reduced lunch
200 (43%)
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
261103004561
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Crawford AuSable Schools
Other schools in GRAYLING
Nearby schools

Frequently asked questions

About Grayling High School
How 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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