- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Herscher, IL
Herscher High School
Federal NCES profile for Herscher High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 171884002170
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Herscher High School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Illinois schools.
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 542
- students enrolled
Herscher High School has class sizes larger than 91% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Herscher Cusd 2 · Illinois
NCES ID 171884002170 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Herscher High School grew from 502 students in 2022-23 to 533 in 2023-24 (+6.2%).
Teacher FTE added 30.6 → 32.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 171884002170 · Herscher, IL High · MID · TRAD
542 enr · 18.1:1 · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Limestone Middle Sch (468 students)
Herscher High School grew from 502 students in 2022-23 to 533 in 2023-24 (+6.2%). Teacher FTE added 30.6 → 32.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Herscher High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Herscher High School
542 students
- Limestone Midd
Limestone Middle Sch
468 students
- Herscher Inter
Herscher Intermediate Sch
391 students
- Bonfield Grade
Bonfield Grade School
285 students
What this shows Herscher High School reports 542 students on the CCD universe file.
How Herscher High School compares
Herscher High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▲ 29% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 542 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
542
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 91% in Illinois - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.0%
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
$16,729
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 542 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 91.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.6, Herscher High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
District finance for Herscher Cusd 2 reports $16,729 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Herscher High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limestone Middle Sch | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Herscher Intermediate Sch | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bonfield Grade School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Herscher High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~542 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Herscher High School
How many students attend Herscher High School?
Herscher High School has 542 students enrolled. It is a high school in Herscher, IL. CCD year-over-year: 502 (2022-23) → 533 (2023-24), up 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Herscher High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Herscher High School is 18.1:1, which is 29% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Herscher High School?
The largest demographic group at Herscher High School is White at 91.7% of enrollment, in Herscher, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Herscher High School?
Herscher High School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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).
What other schools are in Herscher Cusd 2?
Besides Herscher High School, Herscher Cusd 2 also operates Limestone Middle Sch (468 students), Herscher Intermediate Sch (391 students), and Bonfield Grade School (285 students). See the Herscher Cusd 2 district page for the complete list.