Garber High School in Essexville, MI

At a glance

Reported students

489

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

41.85

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

11.7:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Michigan high enrollment

68th percentile

Compared with 978 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

399

Garber High School: 489 reported students.

State peer staffing position

17th percentile

11.7:1 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: 550
Teachers (FTE): 28
Student–teacher ratio: 19.6:1

What the reported data says about Garber High School

Garber High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Essexville. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Essexville-Hampton Public Schools. NCES reports 489 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 68th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.7:1, below 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 (86.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.1%). Students served under IDEA represent 8.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 10 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Garber High School

1How do the reported 11.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 41.85 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 2 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: 8.7%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 37%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 2
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

White86.7%
Hispanic6.1%
Black1.6%
Asian0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Multiracial4.7%

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

10 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as 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.

Cramer Junior High School

Middle · Grades 05–08

484 reported students

Verellen Elementary School

Elementary · Grades 02–04

314 reported students

WR Bush Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–01

236 reported students

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Public schools near Garber 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
BayArenac Community High School High · Charter · Bay-Arenac Community High School	09–12	180	0.5 mi
Bay City Eastern High School High · Bay City School District	09–12	137	1.6 mi
Bay City Central High School High · Bay City School District	09–12	921	2.4 mi
John Glenn High School High · Bangor Township Schools	09–12	864	4.7 mi
Bay City Adult EducationCTP High · Bay City School District	09–12	65	5.5 mi
Great Lakes Bay Early College High · Saginaw ISD	09–12	200	8.3 mi

Compare all 7 public schools in Essexville, MI →

Frequently asked questions about Garber High School

What grades does Garber High School serve?

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

How many students attend Garber High School?

Garber High School reported 489 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 68th percentile among 978 Michigan high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 550 students.

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

The calculated ratio is 11.7:1, based on 489 students and 41.85 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 Garber High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Garber High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Essexville-Hampton Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

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

37% 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 Garber High School in?

Garber High School is part of Essexville-Hampton Public Schools, based in Essexville, MI, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Garber High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include BayArenac Community High School (0.5 mi), Bay City Eastern High School (1.6 mi), Bay City Central High School (2.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.