- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Herrin, IL
Herrin High School
Federal NCES profile for Herrin High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 171881002161
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Herrin High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Herrin · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 662
- students enrolled
Herrin High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Herrin High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Herrin, IL.
School address
District: Herrin Cusd 4 · Illinois
NCES ID 171881002161 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Herrin High School held near 667 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.4 → 47.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 171881002161 · Herrin, IL High · MID · TRAD
662 enr · 13.8:1 · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Herrin C U S D 4 Elem School (712 students)
Herrin High School held near 667 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.4 → 47.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Herrin High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Herrin C U S D
Herrin C U S D 4 Elem School
712 students
- This school
Herrin High School
662 students
- Herrin Middle
Herrin Middle School
513 students
- North Side Pri
North Side Primary Center
433 students
What this shows Herrin High School reports 662 students on the CCD universe file.
How Herrin High School compares
Herrin High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 662 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
662
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Illinois - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.9%
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
$12,991
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 331 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
153
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.8%
Two or More 7.1%
African American 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 83.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.9, Herrin High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
District finance for Herrin Cusd 4 reports $12,991 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Herrin High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herrin C U S D 4 Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Herrin Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Side Primary Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Herrin High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~662 students)
Frequently asked questions about Herrin High School
How many students attend Herrin High School?
Herrin High School has 662 students enrolled. It is a high school in Herrin, IL. CCD year-over-year: 686 (2022-23) → 667 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Herrin High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Herrin High School is 13.8:1, which is 1% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Herrin High School?
The largest demographic group at Herrin High School is White at 83.8% of enrollment, in Herrin, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Herrin High School?
Herrin High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Herrin High School rank among public schools in Herrin?
By Resource Investment Index, Herrin High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Herrin, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Herrin Cusd 4?
Besides Herrin High School, Herrin Cusd 4 also operates Herrin C U S D 4 Elem School (712 students), Herrin Middle School (513 students), and North Side Primary Center (433 students). See the Herrin Cusd 4 district page for the complete list.