Enrollment
1,320
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Hobart, IN
Hobart High School
Federal NCES profile for Hobart High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180459000774
👥 S:T ratio 18
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hobart High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana.
- #7 of 9
- public schools in Hobart · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 41.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Hobart High School has class sizes larger than 92% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hobart High School ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Hobart, IN.
School address
District: School City of Hobart · Indiana
NCES ID 180459000774 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
64.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.6:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.7%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hobart High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hobart High School
Hobart High School is a large high school in Hobart, Indiana, enrolling 1,320 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.6:1 is larger than about 92% of Indiana schools and 30% above the 15.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Indiana, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,320 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 100 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #34.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 57/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 264 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 31 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Hobart's high schools, it stands alongside River Forest High School (565 students): Hobart High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.6:1 vs 18.8:1).
School City of Hobart also operates Hobart Middle School (905 students) and Veterans Elementary School at Mundell (594 students) alongside Hobart High School.
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 Hobart High School compares
Hobart High School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.6:1 | ▲ 30% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.7% | ▼ 16% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,320 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,320
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 92% in Indiana - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
23.0%
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
$11,157
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 264 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
106
in-school suspensions + 109 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 31 expulsions.
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 59.1%
Hispanic or Latino 26.9%
African American 9.1%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 59.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.9, Hobart High School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for School City of Hobart, which includes Hobart High School.
$11,157
Per student
-8%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.0%
State 60.4%
Federal 10.5%
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 Hobart High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Veterans Elementary School at Mundell | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joan Martin Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Early Learning Center-George Earle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hobart High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 905
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar high schools in Hobart
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,320 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Hobart High School
How many students attend Hobart High School?
Hobart High School has 1,320 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hobart, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hobart High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hobart High School is 20.6:1, which is 30% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hobart High School?
41.7% of students at Hobart High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hobart High School?
The largest demographic group at Hobart High School is White at 59.1% of enrollment, in Hobart, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hobart High School?
Hobart High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hobart High School rank among public schools in Hobart?
By Resource Investment Index, Hobart High School ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Hobart, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hobart on the city page.
Is Hobart High School a good school?
Hobart High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana. 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 School City of Hobart?
Besides Hobart High School, School City of Hobart also operates Hobart Middle School (905 students), Veterans Elementary School at Mundell (594 students), and Joan Martin Elementary School (497 students). See the School City of Hobart district page for the complete list.
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