- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261818005487
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 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 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Michigan schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Hemlock · Resource Index
- 22
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Hemlock High School grew from 314 students in 2022-23 to 332 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 15.5 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 261818005487 · Hemlock, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
341 enr · 22.7:1 · 17.5% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Kc Ling Elementary School (365 students)
Hemlock High School grew from 314 students in 2022-23 to 332 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE added 15.5 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Hemlock High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kc Ling Elemen
Kc Ling Elementary School
365 students
- Hemlock Middle
Hemlock Middle School
350 students
- This school
Hemlock High School
341 students
- Hemlock Elemen 129
Hemlock Elementary School
129 students
- Hemlock Virtua 54
Hemlock Virtual
54 students
What this shows Hemlock High School reports 341 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hemlock High School compares
Hemlock High School is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,736
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Hemlock Public School District reports $12,736 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~341 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.7:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 314 (2022-23) → 332 (2023-24), up 18.
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 22/100 (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 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.
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.