Enrollment
1,272
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262382006068
👥 S:T ratio 19
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 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 35/100 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
- 35
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
63.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hh Dow High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hh Dow High School
Hh Dow High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Midland, Michigan, enrolling 1,272 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.7% free-meal eligibility runs 66% below the Michigan average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,272 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 142 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #21.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 424 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Midland's high schools, it stands alongside Windover High School (95 students): Hh Dow High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.2:1 vs 19:1).
Midland Public Schools also operates Midland High School (1,129 students) and Jefferson Middle School (919 students) alongside Hh Dow 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 Hh Dow High School compares
Hh Dow High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,264
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Midland Public Schools, which includes Hh Dow High School.
$12,264
Per student
-9%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.9%
State 58.2%
Federal 6.9%
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 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
- 1,129
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,272 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.2:1)
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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.
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 35/100 (typical 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 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.
Is Hh Dow High School a good school?
Hh Dow High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan. 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 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.
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