Enrollment
662
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 171881002161
👥 S:T ratio 45
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 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 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Herrin · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Herrin High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Herrin High School
Herrin High School is a mid-sized high school in Herrin, Illinois, enrolling 662 students.
At 13.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 662 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 331 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Herrin Cusd 4 spends $11,858 per pupil, 30% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 198 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 662 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Herrin Cusd 4 also operates Herrin C U S D 4 Elem School (712 students) and Herrin Middle School (513 students) alongside Herrin 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 Herrin High School compares
Herrin High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,858
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Herrin Cusd 4, which includes Herrin High School.
$11,858
Per student
-30%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.6%
State 57.0%
Federal 14.4%
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 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
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~662 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Herrin on the city page.
Is Herrin High School a good school?
Herrin High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 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.
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