Paw Paw High School in Paw Paw, MI

At a glance

Reported students

638

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

18.2:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Michigan high enrollment

75th percentile

Compared with 978 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

481

Paw Paw High School: 638 reported students.

State peer staffing position

52nd percentile

18.2:1 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: 675
Teachers (FTE): 37
Student–teacher ratio: 18.2:1

What the reported data says about Paw Paw High School

Paw Paw High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Paw Paw. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Paw Paw Public School District. NCES reports 638 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 75th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.2:1, 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 (82.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (12.2%). English learners represent 0.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.6%. 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 6 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Paw Paw High School

1How do the reported 18.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 35 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

English learners: 0.9%
Students with disabilities: 12.6%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 24.8%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 2
Nurses (FTE): 0.2
Psychologists (FTE): 0.2
Social workers (FTE): 0.2

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

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White82.1%
Hispanic12.2%
Black0.8%
Asian0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial3.6%

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

6 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.

Cedar Street Community and Family Center

High · Grades 06–12

76 reported students

Paw Paw Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

498 reported students

Paw Paw Early Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–02

481 reported students

Paw Paw Later Elementary

Elementary · Grades 03–05

453 reported students

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Public schools near Paw Paw 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
Cedar Street Community and Family Center High · Paw Paw Public School District	06–12	76	1.8 mi
Mattawan High School High · Mattawan Consolidated School	09–12	1,126	2.6 mi
Communitybased Transition Center High · Van Buren ISD	10–12	53	2.7 mi
Lawton Accelerated Academic Center High · Lawton Community School District	05–12	26	3.7 mi
Lawton High School High · Lawton Community School District	08–12	279	3.7 mi
Youth Advancement Academy High · Charter · Youth Advancement Academy	07–12	19	9.1 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Paw Paw High School

What grades does Paw Paw High School serve?

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

How many students attend Paw Paw High School?

Paw Paw High School reported 638 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 75th percentile among 978 Michigan high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 675 students.

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

The calculated ratio is 18.2:1, based on 638 students and 35 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 Paw Paw High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Paw Paw High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Paw Paw Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

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

24.8% 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 Paw Paw High School in?

Paw Paw High School is part of Paw Paw Public School District, based in Paw Paw, MI, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Paw Paw High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Cedar Street Community and Family Center (1.8 mi), Mattawan High School (2.6 mi), Communitybased Transition Center (2.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.