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What's the biggest difference between Gull Lake High School and what you expected?
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Enrollment
877
High
DISTRICT 453 · STATE 460
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·GULL LAKE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS·NCES 261725005406
Gull Lake High School
7753 N 34TH ST, RICHLAND, MI 49083 · (269) 548-3505 · Kalamazoo County
GRADES 08–12HIGH41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL877 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
17.2:1
51 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.6:1 · STATE 21.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
28%
242 students
DISTRICT 38% · 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 | 244 | 28% |
| Grade 10 | 227 | 26% |
| Grade 11 | 208 | 24% |
| Grade 12 | 198 | 23% |
Student demographics
31%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 33% · 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
Schools most like Gull Lake High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gull Lake High School this school | 877 | 27.6% | N/A |
| Wayland High School WAYLAND | 800 | 27.5% | N/A |
| Harper Creek High School BATTLE CREEK | 823 | 26.0% | N/A |
| Lakeshore High School STEVENSVILLE | 843 | 28.1% | N/A |
| Trenton High School TRENTON | 846 | 24.6% | N/A |
| Cedar Springs High School CEDAR SPRINGS | 952 | 29.7% | N/A |
Matched among Michigan high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Gull Lake High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan | In Kalamazoo County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 877 | #164 of 844 | #5 of 20 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 17.2:1 | #169 of 548 | #5 of 12 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 30.9% | #245 of 550 | #8 of 12 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 27.6% | #515 of 654 | #14 of 18 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -5.2% | #378 of 436 | #6 of 7 |
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. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
877
+24 (+3%) vs 2020
+26% since 1990-91, when it was 695
Student : Teacher
17.2:1
was 19.4:1
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 | 877 | 51 | 17.2:1 | 28% (242) |
| 2023-24 | 844 | 47.5 | 17.8:1 | 26% (217) |
| 2022-23 | 850 | 47.1 | 18.1:1 | 25% (214) |
| 2020-21 | 853 | 44 | 19.4:1 | 23% (199) |
| 2017-18 | 925 | 49.1 | 18.9:1 | 19% (178) |
| 2015-16 | 991 | 48 | 20.6:1 | 18% (177) |
| 2010-11 | 971 | 44 | 22.1:1 | 17% (161) |
| 2000-01 | 920 | 51 | 18.0:1 | 3% (26) |
| 1990-91 | 695 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Gull Lake High School.
Since 2017-18: students down 5% (925 to 877); teachers up 4% (49.1 to 51).
About Gull Lake High School
Gull Lake High School is a high school located in RICHLAND, Michigan, in Kalamazoo County. School enrollment was 877 students in 2024-25, in grades 8 through 12. The average among high schools in Michigan is roughly 460 students; this school is 91% larger than that.
Gull Lake High School is among 7 schools run by Gull Lake Community Schools, which serves 3,402 students.
Most students at Gull Lake High School are White: 83% of enrollment. Other groups include 6% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, and 3% Black. Gull Lake High School has a diversity index of 31%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
Teachers at Gull Lake High School total 51 full-time equivalents, and the ratio is 17.2:1. The 21.6:1 average for high schools in Michigan is higher than this school's figure. The school counts 242 students as eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, or 28%. Compared with the 45% average for public schools in Kalamazoo County, the school's rate is lower.
Federal survey data for Kalamazoo County show that median household income is about $72,532, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 41% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 8%. A total of 93 public schools operate in Kalamazoo County, serving about 34,151 students.
Of nearby public schools, Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School is the closest, at about 0.3 miles. The count of other public schools within five miles is 6.
The school is in rural territory close to an urban area, according to its NCES locale (Rural: Fringe).
Gull Lake High School saw enrollment rise 3% between 2020-21 and 2024-25. The ratio was 19.4:1 in 2020-21 and 17.2:1 in 2024-25.
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Kalamazoo County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
262,375
Census ACS
Median income
$72,532
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
41%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
93
34,151 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Gull Lake Community Schools
- Gull Lake Middle SchoolMiddle · 717 students
- Thomas M Ryan Intermediate SchoolElementary · 698 students
- Richland Elementary SchoolElementary · 412 students
- Gull Lake Virtual PartnershipCombined · 392 students
- Kellogg Elementary SchoolElementary · 278 students
- Gull Lake Gateway AcademyHigh · 28 students
Other schools in RICHLAND
- Gull Lake Middle SchoolMiddle · 717 students
- Thomas M Ryan Intermediate SchoolElementary · 698 students
- Richland Elementary SchoolElementary · 412 students
- Gull Lake Gateway AcademyHigh · 28 students
Nearby schools
- Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School0.3 mi · 698
- Gull Lake Middle School0.3 mi · 717
- Gull Lake Gateway Academy0.4 mi · 28
- Richland Elementary School0.4 mi · 412
- Kellogg Elementary School3.7 mi · 278
- GalesburgAugusta Middle School4.5 mi · 302
Frequently asked questions
About Gull Lake High SchoolHow large is Gull Lake High School?
Gull Lake High School enrolls approximately 877 students in grades 08-12.
Is Gull Lake High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Gull Lake High School is a high school covering grades 08-12.
How many students per teacher at Gull Lake High School?
Approximately 17.2:1 students per teacher at Gull Lake High School.
What is the student diversity at Gull Lake High School?
Student demographics at Gull Lake High School are roughly 83% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% Black, 2% Asian, 6% Two or more.
What district is Gull Lake High School in?
Gull Lake High School is part of Gull Lake Community Schools.
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