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Enrollment
566
High
DISTRICT 648 · STATE 460
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BREITUNG TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 260672004267
Kingsford High School
431 HAMILTON AVE, KINGSFORD, MI 49802 · (906) 779-2670 · Dickinson County
GRADES 09–12HIGH33-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL566 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
20.3:1
28 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.9:1 · STATE 21.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
38%
215 students
DISTRICT 43% · 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 | 134 | 24% |
| Grade 10 | 146 | 26% |
| Grade 11 | 144 | 25% |
| Grade 12 | 142 | 25% |
Student demographics
16%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 Breitung Township School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Kingsford High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsford High School this school | 566 | 38.0% | N/A |
| Corunna High School CORUNNA | 610 | 38.9% | 31.8% |
| Calumet High School CALUMET | 525 | 37.7% | N/A |
| Shepherd High School SHEPHERD | 519 | 35.8% | N/A |
| Buchanan High School BUCHANAN | 561 | 40.8% | 50.4% |
| Gladwin High School GLADWIN | 486 | 40.1% | 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 Kingsford High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 566 | #265 of 844 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 20.3:1 | #418 of 548 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 16.2% | #433 of 550 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 38.0% | #418 of 654 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +2.0% | #97 of 126 |
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
566
-20 (-3%) vs 2020
-13% since 1990-91, when it was 654
Student : Teacher
20.3:1
was 22.5:1
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 | 566 | 27.9 | 20.3:1 | 38% (215) |
| 2023-24 | 599 | 27.5 | 21.8:1 | 39% (236) |
| 2022-23 | 591 | 29.1 | 20.3:1 | 35% (207) |
| 2020-21 | 586 | 26 | 22.5:1 | 32% (188) |
| 2017-18 | 555 | 25 | 22.2:1 | 37% (207) |
| 2015-16 | 550 | 25 | 22.0:1 | 38% (207) |
| 2010-11 | 572 | 25 | 22.9:1 | 28% (163) |
| 2000-01 | 751 | 38 | 19.8:1 | 18% (134) |
| 1990-91 | 654 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Kingsford High School.
Since 2017-18: students up 2% (555 to 566); teachers up 12% (25 to 27.9).
About Kingsford High School
Kingsford High School is a medium-sized high school. Its address is in KINGSFORD, Michigan. School enrollment was 566 students in 2024-25, in grades 9 through 12. For comparison, high schools in Michigan average about 460 students.
The Breitung Township School District system has 3 schools and 1,945 students.
At Kingsford High School, White students make up 91% of the student body. After that, the student body is 6% multiracial. That is close to the 93% White share among all Dickinson County residents. By the diversity index, Kingsford High School comes in at 16%.
At Kingsford High School, 27.9 full-time-equivalent teachers work with students, a ratio of about 20.3:1. That ratio is under the 21.6:1 average for high schools in Michigan. Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch make up 38% of enrollment. The gap from the 46% average for public schools in Dickinson County is 8 points.
Federal survey data for Dickinson County show that median household income is about $65,156, roughly 25% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 7%. Kingsford High School is among the 14 public schools in Dickinson County.
Kingsford Middle School is the closest public school, less than a tenth of a mile away in a straight line. Kingsford High School is one of several public schools in the area, with at least 8 others within five miles.
Its NCES locale code is Town: Remote: the school is in a town far from an urbanized area.
From 2020-21 to 2024-25, Kingsford High School went from 586 students to 566. The student-to-teacher ratio fell from 22.5:1 in 2020-21 to 20.3:1 in 2024-25.
Families, students, and staff can use this page to discuss sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week at Kingsford High School. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.
Dickinson County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
25,954
Census ACS
Median income
$65,156
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
25%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
14
3,632 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Breitung Township School District
- Woodland Elementary SchoolElementary · 771 students
- Kingsford Middle SchoolMiddle · 608 students
Other schools in KINGSFORD
- Woodland Elementary SchoolElementary · 771 students
- Kingsford Middle SchoolMiddle · 608 students
- DickinsonIron Special EducationCombined · 58 students
- DickinsonIron Tech Ed CenterHigh
Nearby schools
- Kingsford Middle School0.0 mi · 608
- DickinsonIron Special Education0.6 mi · 58
- East Elementary School1.0 mi · 99
- Central Middle School1.0 mi · 109
- Iron Mountain High School1.0 mi · 243
- IMK Community Education1.1 mi · 99
Frequently asked questions
About Kingsford High SchoolHow large is Kingsford High School?
Kingsford High School enrolls approximately 566 students in grades 09-12.
Is Kingsford High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Kingsford High School is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does Kingsford High School have?
Kingsford High School employs 28 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 20.3:1.
What is the student diversity at Kingsford High School?
Student demographics at Kingsford High School are roughly 91% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 6% Two or more.
What district is Kingsford High School in?
Kingsford High School is part of Breitung Township School District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.