Big Rapids High School in Big Rapids, MI

At a glance

Reported students

755

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

37.05

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

20.4:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Michigan high enrollment

78th percentile

Compared with 978 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

341

Big Rapids High School: 755 reported students.

State peer staffing position

74th percentile

20.4:1 reported; state peer median 18.1:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 649
Teachers (FTE): 28
Student–teacher ratio: 23.2:1

What the reported data says about Big Rapids High School

Big Rapids High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Big Rapids. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Big Rapids Public Schools. NCES reports 755 students for 2024–25.

Among 978 high schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 280 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 78th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.4:1, above the Michigan median of 18.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (88.9%) and multiracial (4.2%). English learners represent 0.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment. The school reported 3 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Big Rapids High School

1How do the reported 20.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 37.05 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 0.2%
Students with disabilities: 10.3%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 34.8%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White88.9%
Hispanic2.4%
Black4%
Asian0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Multiracial4.2%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

3 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Big Rapids Middle School

Middle · Grades 05–08

644 reported students

Riverview Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–04

346 reported students

Brookside Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–04

336 reported students

Eastwood Elementary

Elementary · Grades PK–KG

209 reported students

Big Rapids Virtual School

Other · Grades KG–12

115 reported students

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Public schools near Big Rapids High School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Big Rapids Virtual School Other · Big Rapids Public Schools	KG–12	115	0.4 mi
Brookside Elementary School Elementary · Big Rapids Public Schools	PK–04	336	1.2 mi
Crossroads Charter Academy Other · Charter · Crossroads Charter Academy	KG–12	117	1.6 mi
Riverview Elementary School Elementary · Big Rapids Public Schools	KG–04	346	1.9 mi
Big Rapids Middle School Middle · Big Rapids Public Schools	05–08	644	2 mi
MecostaOsceola Career Center High · Mecosta-Osceola ISD	11–12	0	2.5 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Big Rapids High School

What grades does Big Rapids High School serve?

Big Rapids High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Big Rapids Public Schools.

How many students attend Big Rapids High School?

Big Rapids High School reported 755 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 78th percentile among 978 Michigan high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 649 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Big Rapids High School?

The calculated ratio is 20.4:1, based on 755 students and 37.05 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 18.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Big Rapids High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Big Rapids High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Big Rapids Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Big Rapids High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

34.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Big Rapids High School in?

Big Rapids High School is part of Big Rapids Public Schools, based in Big Rapids, MI, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Big Rapids High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Big Rapids Virtual School (0.4 mi), Brookside Elementary School (1.2 mi), Crossroads Charter Academy (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.