- Enrollment
- 1,129
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Midland, MI
Hh Dow High School
Federal NCES profile for Hh Dow High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262382006068
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hh Dow High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #4 of 5
- high schools in Midland · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 18.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Hh Dow High School has class sizes larger than 81% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hh Dow High School ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Midland, MI.
School address
District: Midland Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262382006068 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Hh Dow High School held near 1,265 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 63.5 → 70.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 262382006068 · Midland, MI High · MID · TRAD
1,272 enr · 20.2:1 · 18.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Midland High School (1,129 students)
Hh Dow High School held near 1,265 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 63.5 → 70.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Hh Dow High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hh Dow High School
1,272 students
- Midland High S
Midland High School
1,129 students
- Jefferson Midd
Jefferson Middle School
919 students
- Northeast Midd
Northeast Middle School
789 students
- Central Park E
Central Park Elementary School
646 students
- Siebert Elemen
Siebert Elementary School
643 students
What this shows Hh Dow High School reports 1,272 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hh Dow High School compares
Hh Dow 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 | 20.2:1 | ▲ 15% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.7% | ▼ 66% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,272 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,272
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in Michigan - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
4.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,162
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 424 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.2%
Asian 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 82.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.5, Hh Dow High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
District finance for Midland Public Schools reports $14,162 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hh Dow High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midland High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northeast Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Park Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Siebert Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hh Dow High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 919
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar high schools in Midland
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,272 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hh Dow High School
How many students attend Hh Dow High School?
Hh Dow High School has 1,272 students enrolled. It is a high school in Midland, MI. CCD year-over-year: 1,268 (2022-23) → 1,265 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hh Dow High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hh Dow High School is 20.2:1, which is 15% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hh Dow High School?
18.7% of students at Hh Dow High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hh Dow High School?
The largest demographic group at Hh Dow High School is White at 82.2% of enrollment, in Midland, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hh Dow High School?
Hh Dow High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Hh Dow High School rank among high schools in Midland?
By Resource Investment Index, Hh Dow High School ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Midland, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Midland on the city page.
What other schools are in Midland Public Schools?
Besides Hh Dow High School, Midland Public Schools also operates Midland High School (1,129 students), Jefferson Middle School (919 students), and Northeast Middle School (789 students). See the Midland Public Schools district page for the complete list.