Enrollment
456
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hopedale, MA
Hopedale Jr Sr High
Federal NCES profile for Hopedale Jr Sr High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250630000915
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 85
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hopedale Jr Sr High earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Massachusetts schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Hopedale · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Massachusetts
- 456
- students enrolled
Hopedale Jr Sr High has class sizes smaller than 75% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hopedale Jr Sr High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hopedale, MA.
School address
District: Hopedale · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250630000915 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.4:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hopedale Jr Sr High compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hopedale Jr Sr High
Hopedale Jr Sr High is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Hopedale, Massachusetts, enrolling 456 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Massachusetts schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 456 students, its enrollment sits close to the Massachusetts median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 1,831 Massachusetts schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 76 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Hopedale spends $17,221 per pupil, 23% below the Massachusetts average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Hopedale's public schools, it stands alongside Park Street School (94 students): Hopedale Jr Sr High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.4:1 vs 15.7:1).
Hopedale also operates Memorial (558 students) and Park Street School (94 students) alongside Hopedale Jr Sr 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 Hopedale Jr Sr High compares
Hopedale Jr Sr High on the metrics families compare, against Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.4:1 | ▼ 15% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 456 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
456
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 25% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,221
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 76 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 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 77.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 2.0%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 77.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.1, Hopedale Jr Sr High is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hopedale, which includes Hopedale Jr Sr High.
$17,221
Per student
-23%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.9%
State 39.8%
Federal 7.3%
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 Hopedale Jr Sr High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Street School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hopedale Jr Sr High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 94
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Hopedale
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Massachusetts, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~456 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Hopedale Jr Sr High
How many students attend Hopedale Jr Sr High?
Hopedale Jr Sr High has 456 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hopedale, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hopedale Jr Sr High?
The student-teacher ratio at Hopedale Jr Sr High is 10.4:1, which is 15% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 34% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hopedale Jr Sr High?
The largest demographic group at Hopedale Jr Sr High is White at 77.8% of enrollment, in Hopedale, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hopedale Jr Sr High?
Hopedale Jr Sr High has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 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 Hopedale Jr Sr High rank among public schools in Hopedale?
By Resource Investment Index, Hopedale Jr Sr High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hopedale, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hopedale on the city page.
Is Hopedale Jr Sr High a good school?
Hopedale Jr Sr High earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Massachusetts 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 Hopedale?
Besides Hopedale Jr Sr High, Hopedale also operates Memorial (558 students) and Park Street School (94 students). See the Hopedale district page for the complete list.
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