- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hillsdale, MI
Hillsdale High School
Federal NCES profile for Hillsdale High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261839005507
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillsdale High School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Hillsdale · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 44.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillsdale High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillsdale High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Hillsdale, MI.
School address
District: Hillsdale Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261839005507 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Hillsdale High School held near 385 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 21.5 → 21.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 261839005507 · Hillsdale, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
370 enr · 17.6:1 · 44.0% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Gier Elementary School (434 students)
Hillsdale High School held near 385 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE held 21.5 → 21.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Hillsdale High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gier Elementar
Gier Elementary School
434 students
- This school
Hillsdale High School
370 students
- Davis Middle S
Davis Middle School
366 students
- Horizon Altern 55
Horizon Alternative School
55 students
- Bailey Early C 34
Bailey Early Childhood Center
34 students
What this shows Hillsdale High School reports 370 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hillsdale High School compares
Hillsdale 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.0% | ▼ 19% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 370 | top 47% | - | - |
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.
370
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 59% in Michigan - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.7%
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
$14,538
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 370 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 1.4%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 90.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.3, Hillsdale High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
District finance for Hillsdale Community Schools reports $14,538 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hillsdale High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gier Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Davis Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Horizon Alternative School | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Bailey Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hillsdale High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 55
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 34
- Students per teacher
- 6.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools in Hillsdale
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~370 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hillsdale High School
How many students attend Hillsdale High School?
Hillsdale High School has 370 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hillsdale, MI. CCD year-over-year: 400 (2022-23) → 385 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillsdale High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillsdale High School is 17.6:1, which is 1% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hillsdale High School?
44.0% of students at Hillsdale High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillsdale High School?
The largest demographic group at Hillsdale High School is White at 90.8% of enrollment, in Hillsdale, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillsdale High School?
Hillsdale High School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Hillsdale High School rank among public schools in Hillsdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillsdale High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Hillsdale, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hillsdale on the city page.
What other schools are in Hillsdale Community Schools?
Besides Hillsdale High School, Hillsdale Community Schools also operates Gier Elementary School (434 students), Davis Middle School (366 students), and Horizon Alternative School (55 students). See the Hillsdale Community Schools district page for the complete list.