Davison High School in Davison, MI

At a glance

Reported students

1,623

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

93.73

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

17.3:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Michigan high enrollment

96th percentile

Compared with 978 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

506

Davison High School: 1,623 reported students.

State peer staffing position

43rd percentile

17.3:1 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: 1,753
Teachers (FTE): 72.5
Student–teacher ratio: 24.2:1

What the reported data says about Davison High School

Davison High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Davison. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Davison Community Schools. NCES reports 1,623 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 96th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.3:1, close to 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 (81.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (7%). Students served under IDEA represent 15.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 18 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Davison High School

1How do the reported 17.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 93.73 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 3 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

Students with disabilities: 15.5%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 45.7%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 3
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

White81.2%
Hispanic7%
Black4.4%
Asian0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Multiracial6.2%

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

18 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

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.

Davison Alternative Education

High · Grades 09–12

140 reported students

Davison Middle School

Middle · Grades 07–08

816 reported students

Hahn Intermediate School

Middle · Grades 05–06

812 reported students

Central Elementary School

Elementary · Grades 01–04

581 reported students

Gates Elementary School

Elementary · Grades 01–04

506 reported students

Siple Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–04

381 reported students

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Public schools near Davison 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
Davison Alternative Education High · Davison Community Schools	09–12	140	under 0.1 mi
Bentley Senior High School High · Bentley Community School District	09–12	227	4.5 mi
Bentley High School BOLD Academy High · Bentley Community School District	09–12	25	4.5 mi
Kearsley High School High · Kearsley Community School District	09–12	836	6.3 mi
Kearsley Virtual Academy High · Kearsley Community School District	09–12	83	6.3 mi
Madison Academy High School High · Charter · Madison Academy	09–12	276	6.4 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Davison High School

What grades does Davison High School serve?

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

How many students attend Davison High School?

Davison High School reported 1,623 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 96th percentile among 978 Michigan high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,753 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Davison High School?

The calculated ratio is 17.3:1, based on 1,623 students and 93.73 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 Davison High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Davison High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Davison Community Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

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

45.7% 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 Davison High School in?

Davison High School is part of Davison Community Schools, based in Davison, MI, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Davison High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Davison Alternative Education (under 0.1 mi), Bentley Senior High School (4.5 mi), Bentley High School BOLD Academy (4.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.