Litchfield High School

Litchfield High School is a high school of rural-scale scale in LITCHFIELD, Michigan, operated by Litchfield Community Schools, instructing 143 students in grades 6 through 12. By comparison, Michigan's public schools average about 460 students each, so Litchfield High School sits 69% leaner than that benchmark.

Within Litchfield Community Schools, which oversees 2 schools and 253 students, Litchfield High School is one campus in the system.

Looking at the student body, Litchfield High School shows that nearly all students (93%) are White; the rest breaks down as 6% multiracial. Compared to Hillsdale County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

On the resource side, Litchfield High School lists 7 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 21.0:1. That tracks the state average closely. Around 72% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal. Set against Hillsdale County (around 58%), the school's rate is meaningfully above typical.

In the broader community, ACS estimates for Hillsdale County put median household earnings sit near $64,242, 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 10%. Litchfield High School is one of 23 public schools in Hillsdale County (combined enrollment of about 5,067 students).

The closest other public school is Litchfield Elementary School, roughly 0.0 miles away. Within ten miles, there are 8 other public schools, a sparser pattern than typical urban areas.

The school occupies a countryside site.

Over the past 7-year window. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Litchfield High School has showed little movement, going from 140 students in 2018 to 143 in 2025. White enrollment moved from 87% to 93% across the same window.

On the community side, members of the Litchfield High School community share and discuss enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.