At a glance
Reported students
401
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
25.58
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan high enrollment
61st percentile
Compared with 978 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
401
Kingsley Area High School: 401 reported students.
State peer staffing position
32nd percentile
15.7:1 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
- 501
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23.07
- Student–teacher ratio
- 21.7:1
What the reported data says about Kingsley Area High School
Kingsley Area High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Kingsley. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Kingsley Area Schools. NCES reports 401 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 61st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.7:1, 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 (94.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.2%). English learners represent 0.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.4%. 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 4 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Kingsley Area High School
- 1How do the reported 15.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 25.58 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?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 37.7%
- 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
- White94.5%
- Hispanic2.2%
- Black1.7%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial0.2%
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
4 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.
Other schools in Kingsley Area Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Kingsley Area Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
366 reported students
Kingsley Area Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
655 reported students
Public schools near Kingsley Area 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsley Area Elementary School Elementary · Kingsley Area Schools | PK–05 | 655 | 0.4 mi |
| Kingsley Area Middle School Middle · Kingsley Area Schools | 06–08 | 366 | 0.5 mi |
| Courtade Elementary School Elementary · Traverse City Area Public Schools | PK–05 | 215 | 8.5 mi |
| Fife Lake Elementary School Elementary · Forest Area Community Schools | PK–03 | 144 | 8.7 mi |
| Buckley Community Schools Other · Buckley Community Schools | PK–12 | 488 | 8.8 mi |
| Blair Elementary School Elementary · Traverse City Area Public Schools | PK–05 | 202 | 9.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Kingsley Area High School
What grades does Kingsley Area High School serve?
Kingsley Area High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Kingsley Area Schools.
How many students attend Kingsley Area High School?
Kingsley Area High School reported 401 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 61st percentile among 978 Michigan high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 501 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Kingsley Area High School?
The calculated ratio is 15.7:1, based on 401 students and 25.58 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 Kingsley Area High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Kingsley Area High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Kingsley Area Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Kingsley Area High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
37.7% 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 Kingsley Area High School in?
Kingsley Area High School is part of Kingsley Area Schools, based in Kingsley, MI, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Kingsley Area High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Kingsley Area Elementary School (0.4 mi), Kingsley Area Middle School (0.5 mi), Courtade Elementary School (8.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.