- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hesperia, MI
Hesperia High School
Federal NCES profile for Hesperia High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261827005491
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hesperia High School earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Michigan schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Hesperia · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.7:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 54.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hesperia High School has class sizes larger than 93% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hesperia High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Hesperia, MI.
School address
District: Hesperia Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261827005491 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Hesperia High School held near 260 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 14.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 261827005491 · Hesperia, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
247 enr · 24.7:1 · 54.3% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Patricia St Clair Elementary School (354 students)
Hesperia High School held near 260 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 14.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Hesperia High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Patricia St Cl
Patricia St Clair Elementary School
354 students
- This school
Hesperia High School
247 students
- David C Outwin
David C Outwin Middle School
198 students
- Hesperia Commu 3
Hesperia Community Education
3 students
What this shows Hesperia High School reports 247 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hesperia High School compares
Hesperia High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.7:1 | ▲ 41% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.3% | ▼ 0% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 247 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.7:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
247
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.7:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 93% in Michigan - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
75.3%
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
$15,308
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: White at 89.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.8, Hesperia High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
District finance for Hesperia Community Schools reports $15,308 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hesperia High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patricia St Clair Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| David C Outwin Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hesperia Community Education | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Hesperia High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 3
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~247 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hesperia High School
How many students attend Hesperia High School?
Hesperia High School has 247 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hesperia, MI. CCD year-over-year: 254 (2022-23) → 260 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hesperia High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hesperia High School is 24.7:1, which is 41% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hesperia High School?
54.3% of students at Hesperia High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hesperia High School?
The largest demographic group at Hesperia High School is White at 89.1% of enrollment, in Hesperia, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hesperia High School?
Hesperia High School has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hesperia High School rank among public schools in Hesperia?
By Resource Investment Index, Hesperia High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Hesperia, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Hesperia Community Schools?
Besides Hesperia High School, Hesperia Community Schools also operates Patricia St Clair Elementary School (354 students), David C Outwin Middle School (198 students), and Hesperia Community Education (3 students). See the Hesperia Community Schools district page for the complete list.