- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hillsboro, MO
Hillsboro High
Federal NCES profile for Hillsboro High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 291443000675
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillsboro High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri.
- #9 of 10
- public schools in Hillsboro · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 20.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillsboro High has class sizes larger than 81% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillsboro High ranks #9 of 10 public schools in Hillsboro, MO.
School address
District: Hillsboro R-Iii · Missouri
NCES ID 291443000675 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Hillsboro High held near 1,124 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 69.7 → 67.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 291443000675 · Hillsboro, MO High · MID · TRAD
1,050 enr · 15.2:1 · 20.8% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Hillsboro Middle Elem. (682 students)
Hillsboro High held near 1,124 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 69.7 → 67.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Hillsboro High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hillsboro High
1,050 students
- Hillsboro Midd
Hillsboro Middle Elem.
682 students
- Hillsboro Jr.
Hillsboro Jr. High
492 students
- Hillsboro Elem
Hillsboro Elem.
459 students
- Hillsboro Prim
Hillsboro Primary
429 students
- Juvenile Deten 5
Juvenile Detention Ctr.
5 students
What this shows Hillsboro High reports 1,050 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hillsboro High compares
Hillsboro High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 19% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.8% | ▼ 55% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,050 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,050
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 81% in Missouri - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.7%
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
$10,582
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.9 FTE
Per 271 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
64
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Two or More 1.7%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 95.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.5, Hillsboro High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Hillsboro R-Iii reports $10,582 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hillsboro High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsboro Middle Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillsboro Jr. High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillsboro Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillsboro Primary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Juvenile Detention Ctr. | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hillsboro High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 5
- Students per teacher
- 2.5:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~1,050 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hillsboro High
How many students attend Hillsboro High?
Hillsboro High has 1,050 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hillsboro, MO. CCD year-over-year: 1,121 (2022-23) → 1,124 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillsboro High?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillsboro High is 15.2:1, which is 19% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hillsboro High?
20.8% of students at Hillsboro High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillsboro High?
The largest demographic group at Hillsboro High is White at 95.1% of enrollment, in Hillsboro, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillsboro High?
Hillsboro High has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Hillsboro High rank among public schools in Hillsboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillsboro High ranks #9 of 10 public schools in Hillsboro, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hillsboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Hillsboro R-Iii?
Besides Hillsboro High, Hillsboro R-Iii also operates Hillsboro Middle Elem. (682 students), Hillsboro Jr. High (492 students), and Hillsboro Elem. (459 students). See the Hillsboro R-Iii district page for the complete list.