- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hollister, MO
Hollister High
Federal NCES profile for Hollister High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 291455000684
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hollister High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Hollister · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 42.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hollister High has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hollister High ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Hollister, MO.
School address
District: Hollister R-V · Missouri
NCES ID 291455000684 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Hollister High held near 446 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 36.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 291455000684 · Hollister, MO High · SMALL · TRAD
475 enr · 13.2:1 · 42.3% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Hollister Elem. (367 students)
Hollister High held near 446 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 36.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Hollister High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hollister High
475 students
- Hollister Elem
Hollister Elem.
367 students
- Hollister Midd
Hollister Middle
314 students
- Hollister Earl
Hollister Early Childhood Ctr
213 students
What this shows Hollister High reports 475 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hollister High compares
Hollister High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.3% | ▼ 8% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 475 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
475
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 58% in Missouri - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.3%
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
$13,706
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
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 238 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.8%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 1.7%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 76.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.4, Hollister High is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
District finance for Hollister R-V reports $13,706 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hollister High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollister Elem. | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hollister Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hollister Early Childhood Ctr | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hollister High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 213
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~475 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hollister High
How many students attend Hollister High?
Hollister High has 475 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hollister, MO. CCD year-over-year: 447 (2022-23) → 446 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hollister High?
The student-teacher ratio at Hollister High is 13.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hollister High?
42.3% of students at Hollister High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hollister High?
The largest demographic group at Hollister High is White at 76.8% of enrollment, in Hollister, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hollister High?
Hollister High has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Hollister High rank among public schools in Hollister?
By Resource Investment Index, Hollister High ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Hollister, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Hollister R-V?
Besides Hollister High, Hollister R-V also operates Hollister Elem. (367 students), Hollister Middle (314 students), and Hollister Early Childhood Ctr (213 students). See the Hollister R-V district page for the complete list.