- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hermann, MO
Hermann High
Federal NCES profile for Hermann High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 291428000646
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hermann High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Hermann · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 28.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Hermann High has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hermann High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hermann, MO.
School address
District: Gasconade Co. R-I · Missouri
NCES ID 291428000646 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Hermann High held near 322 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 27.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 291428000646 · Hermann, MO High · SMALL · TRAD
282 enr · 11.8:1 · 28.2% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Hermann Middle (284 students)
Hermann High held near 322 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 27.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Hermann High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hermann Middle
Hermann Middle
284 students
- This school
Hermann High
282 students
- Hermann Elem.
Hermann Elem.
247 students
What this shows Hermann High reports 282 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hermann High compares
Hermann High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.2% | ▼ 39% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 282 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
282
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 38% in Missouri - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,184
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
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 282 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 92.6%
Two or More 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 92.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.0, Hermann High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Gasconade Co. R-I reports $12,184 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hermann High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hermann Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hermann Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hermann High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~282 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hermann High
How many students attend Hermann High?
Hermann High has 282 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hermann, MO. CCD year-over-year: 323 (2022-23) → 322 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hermann High?
The student-teacher ratio at Hermann High is 11.8:1, which is 8% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hermann High?
28.2% of students at Hermann High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hermann High?
The largest demographic group at Hermann High is White at 92.6% of enrollment, in Hermann, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hermann High?
Hermann High has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Hermann High rank among public schools in Hermann?
By Resource Investment Index, Hermann High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hermann, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Gasconade Co. R-I?
Besides Hermann High, Gasconade Co. R-I also operates Hermann Middle (284 students) and Hermann Elem. (247 students). See the Gasconade Co. R-I district page for the complete list.