Enrollment
422
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Hart, MI
Hart High School
Federal NCES profile for Hart High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261786005450
👥 S:T ratio 16
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hart High School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Hart · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.1:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 55.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Hart High School has class sizes larger than 86% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hart High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hart, MI.
School address
District: Hart Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261786005450 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hart High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hart High School
Hart High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Hart, Michigan, enrolling 422 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.1:1 is larger than about 86% of Michigan schools and 21% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 55.2% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 422 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 691 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #656, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (38%) (diversity index 50/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 422 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Hart Public School District also operates Spitler Elementary School (389 students) and Hart Middle School (381 students) alongside Hart 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 Hart High School compares
Hart 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 | 21.1:1 | ▲ 21% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.2% | ▲ 2% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 422 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
422
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 86% in Michigan - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
49.8%
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
$12,665
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 422 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 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
White 60.0%
Hispanic or Latino 37.7%
Two or More 1.7%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 60.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.8, Hart High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hart Public School District, which includes Hart High School.
$12,665
Per student
-6%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.9%
State 49.2%
Federal 17.9%
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 Hart High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spitler Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hart Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hart High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 (~422 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hart High School
How many students attend Hart High School?
Hart High School has 422 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hart, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hart High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hart High School is 21.1:1, which is 21% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hart High School?
55.2% of students at Hart High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hart High School?
The largest demographic group at Hart High School is White at 60.0% of enrollment, in Hart, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hart High School?
Hart High School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (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 Hart High School rank among public schools in Hart?
By Resource Investment Index, Hart High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hart, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hart on the city page.
Is Hart High School a good school?
Hart High School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% 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 Hart Public School District?
Besides Hart High School, Hart Public School District also operates Spitler Elementary School (389 students) and Hart Middle School (381 students). See the Hart Public School District district page for the complete list.
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