- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Montrose, MI
Hillmccloy High School
Federal NCES profile for Hillmccloy High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262442006104
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillmccloy High School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Montrose · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 51.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillmccloy High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillmccloy High School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Montrose, MI.
School address
District: Montrose Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262442006104 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Hillmccloy High School held near 450 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.5 → 25.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 262442006104 · Montrose, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
449 enr · 17.3:1 · 51.8% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Kuehnhaven Middle School (420 students)
Hillmccloy High School held near 450 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.5 → 25.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Hillmccloy High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hillmccloy High School
449 students
- Kuehnhaven Mid
Kuehnhaven Middle School
420 students
- Carter Element
Carter Elementary School
367 students
- Montrose Alter
Montrose Alternative Education Center
199 students
What this shows Hillmccloy High School reports 449 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hillmccloy High School compares
Hillmccloy 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 | 17.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.8% | ▼ 5% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 449 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
449
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 56% in Michigan - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.0%
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
$13,486
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 449 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 84.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.1, Hillmccloy High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Montrose Community Schools reports $13,486 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hillmccloy High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kuehnhaven Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carter Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Montrose Alternative Education Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hillmccloy High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 199
- Students per teacher
- 49.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide other 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 (~449 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hillmccloy High School
How many students attend Hillmccloy High School?
Hillmccloy High School has 449 students enrolled. It is a public school in Montrose, MI. CCD year-over-year: 471 (2022-23) → 450 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillmccloy High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillmccloy High School is 17.3:1, which is 1% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hillmccloy High School?
51.8% of students at Hillmccloy High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillmccloy High School?
The largest demographic group at Hillmccloy High School is White at 84.2% of enrollment, in Montrose, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillmccloy High School?
Hillmccloy High School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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).
How does Hillmccloy High School rank among schools in Montrose?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillmccloy High School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Montrose, 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 Montrose Community Schools?
Besides Hillmccloy High School, Montrose Community Schools also operates Kuehnhaven Middle School (420 students), Carter Elementary School (367 students), and Montrose Alternative Education Center (199 students). See the Montrose Community Schools district page for the complete list.