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Holton High School

6477 SYERS RD, HOLTON, MI 49425 · (231) 821-1725 · Muskegon County
GRADES 09–12HIGH42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL224 STUDENTS
Enrollment
224
High
DISTRICT 132 · STATE 460
Student : Teacher
14.1:1
16 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 29.3:1 · STATE 21.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
69%
154 students
DISTRICT 78% · STATE 55%
Community
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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
62
Grade 10
50
Grade 11
59
Grade 12
53
Student demographics
White
19487%
DISTRICT 88% · STATE 63%
Hispanic
146%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 9%
Black
21%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 18%
Asian
31%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 4%
Two+
115%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 5%
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
10246%
Female
12254%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
224
-27 (-11%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
14.1:1
was 19.6:1
% White
87%
was 90%
% Hispanic
6%
was 2%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Holton High School

Holton High School is an intimate 9-12 campus in HOLTON, Michigan, run under Holton Public Schools. The school enrolls 224 students in grades 9 through 12. By comparison, Michigan's public schools average about 460 students each, so Holton High School sits 51% leaner than that benchmark.

Within Holton Public Schools, which oversees 4 schools and 775 students, Holton High School is one campus in the system.

On the student-mix side, Holton High School lists that 87% of students identify as White, making the school strongly White-majority. The remainder consists of 6% Hispanic, 5% multiracial. That is noticeably more White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 77%.

In terms of school funding signals, The school reports having 16 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 14.1:1. The state averages around 21.6:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. About 69% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. That share is noticeably above Muskegon County's rate of about 59%.

Across the wider county, the surrounding county (Muskegon County) reports that the typical household earns roughly $65,024 per year, about 21% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Muskegon County's 71 public schools (combined enrollment of about 25,245 students), Holton High School is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Holton Middle School, roughly 0.0 miles away. Within five miles, there are 3 other public schools.

Holton High School operates from a rural location.

Over the past 7-year window. Holton High School's enrollment has ticked down 11% since 2018, when it stood at 251 (now 224). Over the same period, the Hispanic share edged up from 2% to 6%. The student-to-teacher ratio narrowed from 19.6:1 in 2018 to 14.1:1 today.

Within the allk12 community for this school, recent activity here tends to focus on pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Muskegon County at a glance

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Population
175,961
Census ACS
Median income
$65,024
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
21%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
71
25,245 students

Quick facts

School name
Holton High School
District
Holton Public Schools
Address
6477 SYERS RD, HOLTON, MI 49425
Phone
(231) 821-1725
County
Muskegon County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
224
Teachers (FTE)
16
Student–teacher ratio
14.1:1
Free/Reduced lunch
154 (69%)
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
261851005536
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Holton High School
How many students attend Holton High School?
Holton High School enrolls approximately 224 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does Holton High School serve?
Holton High School serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holton High School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Holton High School is approximately 14.1:1 (16 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Holton High School?
Holton High School reports a student body of 87% White, 6% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 5% Two or more.
Is Holton High School public or private?
Holton High School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Holton Public Schools.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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