- Enrollment
- 905
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180459000774
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 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 44/100 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
- 44
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
Hobart High School held near 1,343 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+37 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 64.0 → 69.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+37 students YoY 180459000774 · Hobart, IN High · MID · TRAD
1,320 enr · 20.6:1 · 41.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Hobart Middle School (905 students)
Hobart High School held near 1,343 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+37 headcount). Teacher FTE added 64.0 → 69.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Hobart High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hobart High School
1,320 students
- Hobart Middle
Hobart Middle School
905 students
- Veterans Eleme
Veterans Elementary School at Mundell
594 students
- Joan Martin El 497
Joan Martin Elementary School
497 students
- Liberty Elemen 398
Liberty Elementary School
398 students
- Early Learning 264
Early Learning Center-George Earle
264 students
What this shows Hobart High School reports 1,320 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hobart High School compares
Hobart High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,086
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
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.
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
District finance for School City of Hobart reports $12,086 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~1,320 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,306 (2022-23) → 1,343 (2023-24), nearly flat (+37).
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 44/100 (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 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.
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.