At a glance
Reported students
209
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
12.31
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan high enrollment
44th percentile
Compared with 978 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
222
Potterville High School: 209 reported students.
State peer staffing position
40th percentile
17:1 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
- 242
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13.8
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.5:1
What the reported data says about Potterville High School
Potterville High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Potterville. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Potterville Public Schools. NCES reports 209 students for 2024–25.
Among 978 high schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 280 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 44th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17:1, 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 (84.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.7%). English learners represent 0.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment. The school reported 1 AP course. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Potterville High School
- 1How do the reported 17:1 student–teacher ratio and 12.31 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 0.5 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
- 0.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 29.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.3
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White84.7%
- Hispanic5.7%
- Black3.8%
- Asian1.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.3%
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
1 distinct course 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.
Other schools in Potterville Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Potterville Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
222 reported students
Potterville Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
322 reported students
Public schools near Potterville 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Senior High School High · Charlotte Public Schools | 08–12 | 644 | 7.7 mi |
| Charlotte Public Schools Project Success High · Charlotte Public Schools | 09–12 | 23 | 7.7 mi |
| Hill Center High · Lansing Public School District | 09–12 | 0 | 8 mi |
| Grand Ledge High School High · Grand Ledge Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,704 | 8.1 mi |
| Eaton RESA Career Preparation Center High · Eaton RESA | 09–12 | 0 | 8.1 mi |
| Holt Senior High School High · Holt Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,529 | 8.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Potterville High School
What grades does Potterville High School serve?
Potterville High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Potterville Public Schools.
How many students attend Potterville High School?
Potterville High School reported 209 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 44th percentile among 978 Michigan high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 242 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Potterville High School?
The calculated ratio is 17:1, based on 209 students and 12.31 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 Potterville High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Potterville High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Potterville Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Potterville High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
29.2% 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 Potterville High School in?
Potterville High School is part of Potterville Public Schools, based in Potterville, MI, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Potterville High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Charlotte Senior High School (7.7 mi), Charlotte Public Schools Project Success (7.7 mi), Hill Center (8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.