Enrollment
829
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hibbing, MN
Hibbing High
Federal NCES profile for Hibbing High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271398001539
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hibbing High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Hibbing · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 30.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hibbing High has class sizes larger than 73% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hibbing High ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Hibbing, MN.
School address
District: Hibbing Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271398001539 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.5%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hibbing High compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hibbing High
Hibbing High is a large combined-grade school in Hibbing, Minnesota, enrolling 829 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Minnesota, bigger than 91% of state schools at 829 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 314 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #112.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 276 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 356 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 829 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Hibbing Public School District also operates Lincoln Elementary (647 students) and Greenhaven Elementary (312 students) alongside Hibbing High.
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 Hibbing High compares
Hibbing High on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.5% | ▼ 29% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 829 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
829
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 73% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.2%
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
$15,763
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,270
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 276 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
256
in-school suspensions + 100 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 30.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 42.9 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 86.1%
Two or More 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 86.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.2, Hibbing High is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hibbing Public School District, which includes Hibbing High.
$15,763
Per student
+3%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.1%
State 61.4%
Federal 15.6%
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 Hibbing High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greenhaven Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hibbing Early Learning Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Mesabi Area Learning Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Hibbing High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 110
- Students per teacher
- -
- Enrollment
- 24
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~829 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Hibbing High
How many students attend Hibbing High?
Hibbing High has 829 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hibbing, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hibbing High?
The student-teacher ratio at Hibbing High is 17.6:1, which is 11% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hibbing High?
30.5% of students at Hibbing High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hibbing High?
The largest demographic group at Hibbing High is White at 86.1% of enrollment, in Hibbing, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hibbing High?
Hibbing High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hibbing High rank among public schools in Hibbing?
By Resource Investment Index, Hibbing High ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Hibbing, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hibbing on the city page.
Is Hibbing High a good school?
Hibbing High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Minnesota schools. 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 Hibbing Public School District?
Besides Hibbing High, Hibbing Public School District also operates Lincoln Elementary (647 students), Greenhaven Elementary (312 students), and Washington Elementary (310 students). See the Hibbing Public School District district page for the complete list.
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