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The Greenspire High School

Grades 09–12 · High · Traverse City, MI · NCES 260098309012

Charter

At a glance

Reported students

176

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

10

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

17.6:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Michigan high enrollment

40th percentile

Compared with 978 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

134.5

The Greenspire High School: 176 reported students.

State peer staffing position

46th percentile

17.6:1 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
140
Teachers (FTE)
10
Student–teacher ratio
14:1

What the reported data says about The Greenspire High School

The Greenspire High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Traverse City. It is one of 2 current school records connected to The Greenspire School. NCES reports 176 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 40th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.6:1, 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 (85.8%) and multiracial (6.3%). Students served under IDEA represent 21.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

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

Questions worth asking The Greenspire High School

  1. 1How do the reported 17.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 10 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
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Enrollment needs

Students with disabilities
21.4%
Free/reduced-price lunch
39.8%
Lunch program
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
1
Nurses (FTE)
0
Psychologists (FTE)
0
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

  • White85.8%
  • Hispanic4.5%
  • Black0%
  • Asian0.6%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native1.7%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.1%
  • Multiracial6.3%

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

No students enrolled 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.

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Public schools near The Greenspire 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.

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
North EdNew Horizons

Other · Northwest Education Services

PK–12751.2 mi
The Greenspire School

High · Charter · The Greenspire School

06–12931.6 mi
Central High School

High · Traverse City Area Public Schools

08–121,3262.5 mi
North EdCareer Tech

High · Northwest Education Services

11–1202.7 mi
Traverse City High School

High · Traverse City Area Public Schools

09–121713 mi
West Senior High

High · Traverse City Area Public Schools

09–121,3843.3 mi
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Frequently asked questions about The Greenspire High School

What grades does The Greenspire High School serve?

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

How many students attend The Greenspire High School?

The Greenspire High School reported 176 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 40th percentile among 978 Michigan high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 140 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at The Greenspire High School?

The calculated ratio is 17.6:1, based on 176 students and 10 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 The Greenspire High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

The Greenspire High School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.

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

39.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is The Greenspire High School in?

The Greenspire High School is part of The Greenspire School, based in Traverse City, MI, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near The Greenspire High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include North EdNew Horizons (1.2 mi), The Greenspire School (1.6 mi), Central High School (2.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.