- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hillsboro, IL
Hillsboro High School
Federal NCES profile for Hillsboro High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 171920002206
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillsboro High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Hillsboro · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 419
- students enrolled
Hillsboro High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillsboro High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hillsboro, IL.
School address
District: Hillsboro Cusd 3 · Illinois
NCES ID 171920002206 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Hillsboro High School shrank from 468 students in 2022-23 to 436 in 2023-24 (-6.8%).
Teacher FTE added 34.7 → 35.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 171920002206 · Hillsboro, IL High · SMALL · TRAD
419 enr · 12.3:1 · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Beckemeyer Elem School (641 students)
Hillsboro High School shrank from 468 students in 2022-23 to 436 in 2023-24 (-6.8%). Teacher FTE added 34.7 → 35.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Hillsboro High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Beckemeyer Ele
Beckemeyer Elem School
641 students
- This school
Hillsboro High School
419 students
- Hillsboro Jr H
Hillsboro Jr High School
319 students
- Coffeen Early 139
Coffeen Early Childhood Center
139 students
What this shows Hillsboro High School reports 419 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hillsboro High School compares
Hillsboro High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 12% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 419 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
419
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 33% in Illinois - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.8%
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
$14,362
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 419 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
46
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 93.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Two or More 1.7%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 93.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.3, Hillsboro High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
District finance for Hillsboro Cusd 3 reports $14,362 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hillsboro High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beckemeyer Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillsboro Jr High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coffeen Early Childhood Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hillsboro High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 139
- Students per teacher
- 27.8:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
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 (~419 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hillsboro High School
How many students attend Hillsboro High School?
Hillsboro High School has 419 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hillsboro, IL. CCD year-over-year: 468 (2022-23) → 436 (2023-24), down 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillsboro High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillsboro High School is 12.3:1, which is 12% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillsboro High School?
The largest demographic group at Hillsboro High School is White at 93.6% of enrollment, in Hillsboro, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillsboro High School?
Hillsboro High School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Hillsboro High School rank among public schools in Hillsboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillsboro High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hillsboro, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Hillsboro Cusd 3?
Besides Hillsboro High School, Hillsboro Cusd 3 also operates Beckemeyer Elem School (641 students), Hillsboro Jr High School (319 students), and Coffeen Early Childhood Center (139 students). See the Hillsboro Cusd 3 district page for the complete list.