- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hamtramck, MI
Hamtramck High School
Federal NCES profile for Hamtramck 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 261752005421
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hamtramck High School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Hamtramck · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.5:1
- students per teacher
- 80.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hamtramck High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hamtramck High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Hamtramck, MI.
School address
District: Hamtramck School District of the City of · Michigan
NCES ID 261752005421 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-73 students YoY
Hamtramck High School shrank from 1,038 students in 2022-23 to 965 in 2023-24 (-7.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 50.4 → 48.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-73 students YoY 261752005421 · Hamtramck, MI High · MID · TRAD
926 enr · 18.5:1 · 80.5% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Dickinson East Elementary School (529 students)
Hamtramck High School shrank from 1,038 students in 2022-23 to 965 in 2023-24 (-7.0%). Teacher FTE lost 50.4 → 48.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Hamtramck High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hamtramck High School
926 students
- Dickinson East
Dickinson East Elementary School
529 students
- Dickinson West
Dickinson West Elementary School
422 students
- Kosciuszko Sch 279
Kosciuszko School
279 students
- Tau Beta Schoo 261
Tau Beta School
261 students
- Holbrook Schoo 186
Holbrook School
186 students
What this shows Hamtramck High School reports 926 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hamtramck High School compares
Hamtramck High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.5:1 | ▲ 6% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.5% | ▲ 48% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 926 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
926
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Michigan - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
50.3%
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.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 463 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
74
in-school suspensions + 99 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.2%
Asian 39.6%
African American 13.3%
Two or More 0.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.1%
Largest group: White at 46.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.2, Hamtramck High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
How Hamtramck High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dickinson East Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dickinson West Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kosciuszko School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tau Beta School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Holbrook School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hamtramck High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 279
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 186
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar high schools in Hamtramck
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~926 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hamtramck High School
How many students attend Hamtramck High School?
Hamtramck High School has 926 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hamtramck, MI. CCD year-over-year: 1,038 (2022-23) → 965 (2023-24), down 73.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamtramck High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamtramck High School is 18.5:1, which is 6% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hamtramck High School?
80.5% of students at Hamtramck High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hamtramck High School?
The largest demographic group at Hamtramck High School is White at 46.2% of enrollment, in Hamtramck, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hamtramck High School?
Hamtramck High School has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower 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).
How does Hamtramck High School rank among high schools in Hamtramck?
By Resource Investment Index, Hamtramck High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Hamtramck, 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 Hamtramck on the city page.
What other schools are in Hamtramck School District of the City of?
Besides Hamtramck High School, Hamtramck School District of the City of also operates Dickinson East Elementary School (529 students), Dickinson West Elementary School (422 students), and Kosciuszko School (279 students). See the Hamtramck School District of the City of district page for the complete list.