Enrollment
341
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Hemlock, MI
Hemlock High School
Federal NCES profile for Hemlock 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 261818005487
👥 S:T ratio 9
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hemlock High School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Michigan schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Hemlock · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.7:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 17.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hemlock High School has class sizes larger than 90% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hemlock High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Hemlock, MI.
School address
District: Hemlock Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261818005487 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hemlock High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hemlock High School
Hemlock High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized high school in Hemlock, Michigan, enrolling 341 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.7:1 is larger than about 90% of Michigan schools and 30% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 17.5% free-meal eligibility runs 68% below the Michigan average.
With 341 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 317 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #298, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 682 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Hemlock Public School District also operates Kc Ling Elementary School (365 students) and Hemlock Middle School (350 students) alongside Hemlock 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 Hemlock High School compares
Hemlock 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 | 22.7:1 | ▲ 30% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.5% | ▼ 68% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 341 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.7:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
341
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
22.7:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 90% in Michigan - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.5%
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
$11,388
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 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 90.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Two or More 1.5%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 90.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.3, Hemlock High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hemlock Public School District, which includes Hemlock High School.
$11,388
Per student
-16%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.8%
State 56.3%
Federal 12.9%
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 Hemlock High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kc Ling Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hemlock Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hemlock Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hemlock Virtual | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hemlock High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 129
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 54
- Students per teacher
- 54:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~341 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Hemlock High School
How many students attend Hemlock High School?
Hemlock High School has 341 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hemlock, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hemlock High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hemlock High School is 22.7:1, which is 30% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hemlock High School?
17.5% of students at Hemlock High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hemlock High School?
The largest demographic group at Hemlock High School is White at 90.6% of enrollment, in Hemlock, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hemlock High School?
Hemlock High School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hemlock High School rank among public schools in Hemlock?
By Resource Investment Index, Hemlock High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Hemlock, 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 Hemlock on the city page.
Is Hemlock High School a good school?
Hemlock High School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% 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 Hemlock Public School District?
Besides Hemlock High School, Hemlock Public School District also operates Kc Ling Elementary School (365 students), Hemlock Middle School (350 students), and Hemlock Elementary School (129 students). See the Hemlock Public School District district page for the complete list.
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