- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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
🌟 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Hart High School shrank from 433 students in 2022-23 to 409 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.4 → 19.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 261786005450 · Hart, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
422 enr · 21.1:1 · 55.2% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Spitler Elementary School (389 students)
Hart High School shrank from 433 students in 2022-23 to 409 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE lost 20.4 → 19.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Hart High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hart High School
422 students
- Spitler Elemen
Spitler Elementary School
389 students
- Hart Middle Sc
Hart Middle School
381 students
What this shows Hart High School reports 422 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hart High School compares
Hart 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,129
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
District finance for Hart Public School District reports $15,129 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 (~422 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.1:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 433 (2022-23) → 409 (2023-24), down 24.
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 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 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.
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.