Enrollment
391
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Holden, MO
Holden High
Federal NCES profile for Holden High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 291449000680
👥 S:T ratio 44
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Holden High earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Missouri schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Holden · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 34.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Holden High has class sizes larger than 70% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Holden High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Holden, MO.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.8%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Holden High compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Holden High
Holden High is a mid-sized high school in Holden, Missouri, enrolling 391 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 34.8% lands close to the Missouri typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 391 students, its enrollment sits close to the Missouri median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 2,313 Missouri schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 527 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #509, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 196 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Holden R-Iii also operates Holden Elem. (540 students) and Holden Middle (301 students) alongside Holden High.
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 Holden High compares
Holden High on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▲ 9% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.8% | ▼ 25% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 391 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
391
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 70% in Missouri - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.9%
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
$10,817
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 196 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 89.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 89.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.9, Holden High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Holden R-Iii, which includes Holden High.
$10,817
Per student
-16%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.9%
State 31.8%
Federal 12.3%
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 Holden High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holden Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Holden Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Holden High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~391 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Holden High
How many students attend Holden High?
Holden High has 391 students enrolled. It is a high school in Holden, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holden High?
The student-teacher ratio at Holden High is 14:1, which is 9% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Holden High?
34.8% of students at Holden High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Holden High?
The largest demographic group at Holden High is White at 89.3% of enrollment, in Holden, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Holden High?
Holden High has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Holden High rank among public schools in Holden?
By Resource Investment Index, Holden High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Holden, 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 Holden on the city page.
Is Holden High a good school?
Holden High earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Missouri schools. 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 Holden R-Iii?
Besides Holden High, Holden R-Iii also operates Holden Elem. (540 students) and Holden Middle (301 students). See the Holden R-Iii district page for the complete list.
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