- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hagerstown, IN
Hagerstown Jr-Sr High School
Federal NCES profile for Hagerstown Jr-Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180738001261
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hagerstown Jr-Sr High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 37.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 551
- students enrolled
Hagerstown Jr-Sr High School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Nettle Creek School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 180738001261 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Hagerstown Jr-Sr High School held near 542 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 34.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 180738001261 · Hagerstown, IN Other · MID · TRAD
551 enr · 16.2:1 · 37.3% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Hagerstown Elementary School (621 students)
Hagerstown Jr-Sr High School held near 542 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE held 34.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
How Hagerstown Jr-Sr High School compares
Hagerstown Jr-Sr High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 2% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.3% | ▼ 25% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 551 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
551
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Indiana - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,658
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 276 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 93.1%
Two or More 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 93.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.2, Hagerstown Jr-Sr High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Nettle Creek School Corporation reports $11,658 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hagerstown Jr-Sr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hagerstown Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hagerstown Jr-Sr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Hagerstown
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~551 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hagerstown Jr-Sr High School
How many students attend Hagerstown Jr-Sr High School?
Hagerstown Jr-Sr High School has 551 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hagerstown, IN. CCD year-over-year: 528 (2022-23) → 542 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hagerstown Jr-Sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hagerstown Jr-Sr High School is 16.2:1, which is 2% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hagerstown Jr-Sr High School?
37.3% of students at Hagerstown Jr-Sr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hagerstown Jr-Sr High School?
The largest demographic group at Hagerstown Jr-Sr High School is White at 93.1% of enrollment, in Hagerstown, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hagerstown Jr-Sr High School?
Hagerstown Jr-Sr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Nettle Creek School Corporation?
Besides Hagerstown Jr-Sr High School, Nettle Creek School Corporation also operates Hagerstown Elementary School (621 students). See the Nettle Creek School Corporation district page for the complete list.