Enrollment
289
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Horton, MI
Hanoverhorton High School
Federal NCES profile for Hanoverhorton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261764005429
👥 S:T ratio 23
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hanoverhorton High School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Michigan schools.
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 26.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 289
- students enrolled
Hanoverhorton High School has class sizes larger than 75% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Hanover-Horton School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261764005429 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hanoverhorton High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hanoverhorton High School
Hanoverhorton High School is a mid-sized high school in Horton, Michigan, enrolling 289 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 289 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 325 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #269, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 12/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 289 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 87 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 289 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Hanover-Horton School District also operates Hanoverhorton Elementary School (462 students) and Hanoverhorton Middle School (250 students) alongside Hanoverhorton 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 Hanoverhorton High School compares
Hanoverhorton 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 | 19.3:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.3% | ▼ 52% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 289 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
289
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Michigan - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.1%
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
$11,551
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 289 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
68
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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
White 93.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Two or More 3.1%
Largest group: White at 93.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.8, Hanoverhorton 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 Hanover-Horton School District, which includes Hanoverhorton High School.
$11,551
Per student
-14%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.4%
State 68.6%
Federal 9.0%
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 Hanoverhorton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanoverhorton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hanoverhorton Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hanoverhorton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~289 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hanoverhorton High School
How many students attend Hanoverhorton High School?
Hanoverhorton High School has 289 students enrolled. It is a high school in Horton, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hanoverhorton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hanoverhorton High School is 19.3:1, which is 10% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hanoverhorton High School?
26.3% of students at Hanoverhorton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hanoverhorton High School?
The largest demographic group at Hanoverhorton High School is White at 93.8% of enrollment, in Horton, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hanoverhorton High School?
Hanoverhorton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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).
Is Hanoverhorton High School a good school?
Hanoverhorton High School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger 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 Hanover-Horton School District?
Besides Hanoverhorton High School, Hanover-Horton School District also operates Hanoverhorton Elementary School (462 students) and Hanoverhorton Middle School (250 students). See the Hanover-Horton School District district page for the complete list.
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