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Does Negaunee High School have enough mental health and stress support?
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Enrollment
474
High
DISTRICT 507 · STATE 460
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·NEGAUNEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 262502006179
Negaunee High School
500 W ARCH ST, NEGAUNEE, MI 49866 · (906) 475-7861 · Marquette County
GRADES 09–12HIGH41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL474 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
18.4:1
26 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.5:1 · STATE 21.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
34%
161 students
DISTRICT 34% · 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 | 123 | 26% |
| Grade 10 | 111 | 23% |
| Grade 11 | 119 | 25% |
| Grade 12 | 119 | 25% |
| Ungraded | 2 | 0% |
Student demographics
16%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 17% · 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 Negaunee Public Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where Negaunee High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan | In Marquette County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 474 | #320 of 844 | #3 of 8 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 18.4:1 | #262 of 548 | N/A |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 15.8% | #441 of 550 | N/A |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 34.0% | #461 of 654 | #4 of 6 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +14.8% | #34 of 126 | N/A |
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.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
474
+48 (+11%) vs 2020
-3% since 1990-91, when it was 488
Student : Teacher
18.4:1
was 15.2:1
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 | 474 | 25.8 | 18.4:1 | 34% (161) |
| 2023-24 | 450 | 26.8 | 16.8:1 | 34% (153) |
| 2022-23 | 452 | 25 | 18.1:1 | 30% (137) |
| 2020-21 | 426 | 28 | 15.2:1 | 24% (101) |
| 2017-18 | 413 | 24.6 | 16.8:1 | 30% (125) |
| 2015-16 | 406 | 26 | 15.6:1 | 21% (86) |
| 2010-11 | 448 | 26 | 17.2:1 | 23% (105) |
| 2000-01 | 467 | 27 | 17.3:1 | 19% (90) |
| 1990-91 | 488 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Negaunee High School.
About Negaunee High School
Families in NEGAUNEE, Michigan, are served by Negaunee High School, a medium-sized high school. Classes run from 9 through 12, and the school has 474 students.
Negaunee Public Schools serves 1,522 students across 3 schools.
The large majority of students at Negaunee High School, 92%, are White. Beyond that, enrollment is 5% multiracial and 2% Hispanic. That is close to the 91% White share among all Marquette County residents. By the diversity index, Negaunee High School comes in at 16%.
The school has about 18.4 students per teacher and 25.8 full-time-equivalent teachers. The average ratio among high schools in Michigan is 21.6:1, higher than at this school. About 34% of enrolled students meet the income rules for free or reduced-price lunch. Across public schools in Marquette County, the average is about the same, 34%.
Census Bureau estimates for Marquette County show that median household income is about $65,429, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 37%, and about 7% of people live in poverty. A total of 25 public schools operate in Marquette County, serving about 7,657 students.
Negaunee Middle School is the closest public school, about 0.5 miles away in a straight line. Negaunee High School is one of several public schools in the area, with 6 others within five miles.
The school is in rural territory close to an urban area, according to its NCES locale (Rural: Fringe).
From 2020-21 to 2024-25, Negaunee High School went from 426 students to 474. The number of students per teacher rose from 15.2 to 18.4 over 4 years.
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Marquette County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
67,112
Census ACS
Median income
$65,429
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
37%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
25
7,657 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Negaunee Public Schools
- Lakeview SchoolElementary · 584 students
- Negaunee Middle SchoolMiddle · 464 students
Other schools in NEGAUNEE
- Lakeview SchoolElementary · 584 students
- Negaunee Middle SchoolMiddle · 464 students
Nearby schools
- Negaunee Middle School0.5 mi · 464
- Lakeview School0.7 mi · 584
- Birchview School2.1 mi · 233
- Ishpeming Middle School2.4 mi · 185
- Ishpeming High School2.4 mi · 172
- IshpemingNegauneeNICE Comm Ed Division2.7 mi · 22
Frequently asked questions
About Negaunee High SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Negaunee High School?
Negaunee High School enrolls approximately 474 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does Negaunee High School serve?
Negaunee High School serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at Negaunee High School?
Approximately 18.4:1 students per teacher at Negaunee High School.
How diverse is Negaunee High School?
Negaunee High School reports a student body of 92% White, 2% Hispanic, 0% Black, 5% Two or more.
Who oversees Negaunee High School?
Negaunee High School is overseen by Negaunee Public Schools in Marquette County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.