Enrollment
2,046
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Hampshire, IL
Hampshire High School
Federal NCES profile for Hampshire High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 170855000485
👥 S:T ratio 36
📚 AP courses 90
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hampshire High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Hampshire · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 2,046
- students enrolled
Hampshire High School has class sizes larger than 81% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hampshire High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Hampshire, IL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
121.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hampshire High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hampshire High School
Hampshire High School is a large high school in Hampshire, Illinois, enrolling 2,046 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,046 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 60/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 18 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 292 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Cusd 300 also operates Dundee-Crown High School (2,573 students) and Harry D Jacobs High School (2,056 students) alongside Hampshire 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 Hampshire High School compares
Hampshire High School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 14% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 2,046 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,046
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 81% in Illinois - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.1%
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
$16,386
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 292 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
77
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 2,046 Top 2% in Illinois - larger than 98% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 121.0
Students per teacher 16:1 +14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 170855000485
Student demographics
White 55.6%
Hispanic or Latino 28.6%
Asian 6.7%
African American 4.7%
Two or More 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 55.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.1, Hampshire High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 18
Counselors (FTE) 7.0
Students per counselor 292:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 29.1%
In-school suspensions 77
Out-of-school suspensions 52
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cusd 300, which includes Hampshire High School.
$16,386
Per student
-4%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.0%
State 36.4%
Federal 7.6%
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 Hampshire High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dundee-Crown High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harry D Jacobs High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westfield Community School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dundee Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carpentersville Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hampshire High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,573
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,056
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,287
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,144
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,142
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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Frequently asked questions about Hampshire High School
How many students attend Hampshire High School?
Hampshire High School has 2,046 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hampshire, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hampshire High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hampshire High School is 16:1, which is 14% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hampshire High School?
The largest demographic group at Hampshire High School is White at 55.6% of enrollment, in Hampshire, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hampshire High School?
Hampshire High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Hampshire High School rank among public schools in Hampshire?
By Resource Investment Index, Hampshire High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Hampshire, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hampshire on the city page.
Is Hampshire High School a good school?
Hampshire High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois. 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 Cusd 300?
Besides Hampshire High School, Cusd 300 also operates Dundee-Crown High School (2,573 students), Harry D Jacobs High School (2,056 students), and Westfield Community School (1,287 students). See the Cusd 300 district page for the complete list.