Enrollment
397
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Flint, MI
Hamady Community High School
Federal NCES profile for Hamady Community High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 263597007205
👥 S:T ratio 43
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hamady Community High School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 75% of Michigan schools.
- #7 of 8
- high schools in Flint · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.2:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 90.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Hamady Community High School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hamady Community High School ranks #7 of 8 high schools in Flint, MI.
School address
District: Westwood Heights Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263597007205 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
90.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hamady Community High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hamady Community High School
Hamady Community High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Flint, Michigan, enrolling 397 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 90.6% of students qualify for free meals, 67% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 397 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 358 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #265, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 794 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 98.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Flint's high schools, it stands alongside Transition Center (39 students): Hamady Community High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.2:1 vs 2.2:1).
Westwood Heights Schools also operates Colonel Donald Mcmonagle Elementary School (304 students) and Academy West Alternative Education (199 students) alongside Hamady Community High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hamady Community High School compares
Hamady Community High School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.6% | ▲ 67% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 397 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
397
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
90.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 25% in Michigan - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
98.2%
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
$12,792
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 92.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
White 2.5%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 92.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.8, Hamady Community High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Westwood Heights Schools, which includes Hamady Community High School.
$12,792
Per student
-5%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 12.4%
State 69.0%
Federal 18.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Hamady Community High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonel Donald Mcmonagle Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Academy West Alternative Education | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamady Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Michael Hamady Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hamady Community High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 199
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 154
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 131
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar high schools in Flint
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~397 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hamady Community High School
How many students attend Hamady Community High School?
Hamady Community High School has 397 students enrolled. It is a high school in Flint, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamady Community High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamady Community High School is 14.2:1, which is 19% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hamady Community High School?
90.6% of students at Hamady Community High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hamady Community High School?
The largest demographic group at Hamady Community High School is African American at 92.2% of enrollment, in Flint, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hamady Community High School?
Hamady Community High School has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hamady Community High School rank among high schools in Flint?
By Resource Investment Index, Hamady Community High School ranks #7 of 8 high schools in Flint, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Flint on the city page.
Is Hamady Community High School a good school?
Hamady Community High School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 75% of Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Westwood Heights Schools?
Besides Hamady Community High School, Westwood Heights Schools also operates Colonel Donald Mcmonagle Elementary School (304 students), Academy West Alternative Education (199 students), and Hamady Middle School (154 students). See the Westwood Heights Schools district page for the complete list.
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