Enrollment
346
High
DISTRICT 297 · STATE 460
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SHELBY PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 263132006736
Shelby High School
641 N STATE ST, SHELBY, MI 49455 · (231) 861-4452 · Oceana County
GRADES 09–12HIGH42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL346 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
20.6:1
17 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.9:1 · STATE 21.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
73%
251 students
DISTRICT 74% · STATE 55%
Community
0
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 | 89 | 26% |
| Grade 10 | 85 | 25% |
| Grade 11 | 84 | 24% |
| Grade 12 | 88 | 25% |
Student demographics
52%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 53% · 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 Shelby Public Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Shelby High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelby High School this school | 346 | 72.5% | N/A |
| Hart High School HART | 422 | 65.9% | N/A |
| Bloomingdale Middle and High School BLOOMINGDALE | 516 | 64.5% | N/A |
| Lawrence JrSr High School LAWRENCE | 179 | 73.2% | N/A |
| Fennville Public High School FENNVILLE | 383 | 75.2% | N/A |
| Bangor High School BANGOR | 264 | 59.8% | 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 Shelby High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 346 | #426 of 844 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 20.6:1 | #439 of 548 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 52.0% | #120 of 550 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 72.5% | #130 of 654 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -11.3% | #272 of 436 |
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
346
-53 (-13%) vs 2020
-13% since 1990-91, when it was 398
Student : Teacher
20.6:1
was 19.9:1
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 | 346 | 16.8 | 20.6:1 | 73% (251) |
| 2023-24 | 352 | 22.6 | 15.6:1 | 70% (245) |
| 2022-23 | 376 | 24.2 | 15.6:1 | 72% (271) |
| 2020-21 | 399 | 20 | 19.9:1 | 77% (309) |
| 2017-18 | 390 | 19 | 20.5:1 | 73% (284) |
| 2015-16 | 412 | 21 | 19.6:1 | 74% (306) |
| 2010-11 | 429 | 24 | 17.9:1 | 48% (205) |
| 2000-01 | 507 | 28 | 18.1:1 | 22% (114) |
| 1990-91 | 398 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Shelby High School.
Since 2017-18: students down 11% (390 to 346); teachers down 12% (19 to 16.8).
About Shelby High School
Students in SHELBY, Michigan, attend Shelby High School, a low-enrollment high school. Enrollment is 346 students in 2024-25, and the school serves grades 9 through 12. Against the 460-student average for high schools in Michigan, enrollment here is 25% lower.
Shelby High School is a school in Shelby Public Schools. The district has 4 schools and 1,186 students.
Shelby High School's enrollment is 57% White. Next come 39% Hispanic. That compares with about 86% White among all Oceana County residents. The chance that two students picked at random at Shelby High School belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 52%.
The count of teachers at Shelby High School is 16.8 full-time equivalents, for a ratio of 20.6:1. The average ratio among high schools in Michigan is 21.6:1, higher than at this school. Around 73% of the school's students qualify for free or reduced-price meals. Across public schools in Oceana County, the average is about the same, 71%.
In the county around the school, Oceana County, median household income is about $62,417, about 22% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 9%. A total of 10 public schools operate in Oceana County, serving about 2,852 students.
Shelby Elementary School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.2 miles away. Counting only straight-line distance, 3 other public schools are within five miles.
Under the NCES locale system, Shelby High School is Rural: Distant.
The 2024-25 enrollment of 346 was 13% lower than in 2020-21, when it was 399.
Parents and students can post about school events, clubs, and volunteer needs at Shelby High School. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Oceana County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
26,915
Census ACS
Median income
$62,417
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
22%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
10
2,852 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Shelby Public Schools
- Shelby Elementary SchoolElementary · 433 students
- Shelby Middle SchoolMiddle · 264 students
- New Era Elementary SchoolElementary · 143 students
Other schools in SHELBY
- Shelby Elementary SchoolElementary · 433 students
- Shelby Middle SchoolMiddle · 264 students
Other Shelby High schools
3 other US public schools in 4 states are named Shelby High. Shelby High School is the 3rd largest of the 4.
- Shelby HighShelby, NC · 792 students
- Shelby High SchoolShelby, OH · 454 students
- Shelby High SchoolShelby, MT · 143 students
Nearby schools
- Shelby Elementary School0.2 mi · 433
- Shelby Middle School0.2 mi · 264
- New Era Elementary School4.2 mi · 143
- Hart High School5.4 mi · 422
- Hart Middle School5.4 mi · 381
- Spitler Elementary School5.5 mi · 389
Frequently asked questions
About Shelby High SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Shelby High School?
Shelby High School enrolls approximately 346 students in grades 09-12.
Is Shelby High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Shelby High School is a high school covering grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shelby High School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Shelby High School is approximately 20.6:1 (17 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Shelby High School?
At Shelby High School, the student body is approximately 57% White, 39% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 1% Two or more.
Who oversees Shelby High School?
Shelby High School is overseen by Shelby Public Schools in Oceana County.
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