Enrollment
477
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Hopkins, MI
Hopkins High School
Federal NCES profile for Hopkins High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261857005542
👥 S:T ratio 27
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hopkins High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Hopkins · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.3:1
- students per teacher
- 22.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Hopkins High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hopkins High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hopkins, MI.
School address
District: Hopkins Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261857005542 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hopkins High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hopkins High School
Hopkins High School is a mid-sized high school in Hopkins, Michigan, enrolling 477 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 22.7% free-meal eligibility runs 58% below the Michigan average.
Enrollment of 477 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 516 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #254.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 239 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Hopkins Public Schools also operates Hopkins Elementary School (393 students) and Hopkins Middle School (321 students) alongside Hopkins 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 Hopkins High School compares
Hopkins High School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.7% | ▼ 58% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 477 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
477
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Michigan - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.3%
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
$12,308
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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 239 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 91.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 91.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.6, Hopkins High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hopkins Public Schools, which includes Hopkins High School.
$12,308
Per student
-9%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.6%
State 63.5%
Federal 8.9%
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 Hopkins High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopkins Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hopkins Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sycamore Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hopkins High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~477 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hopkins High School
How many students attend Hopkins High School?
Hopkins High School has 477 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hopkins, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hopkins High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hopkins High School is 18.3:1, which is 5% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hopkins High School?
22.7% of students at Hopkins High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hopkins High School?
The largest demographic group at Hopkins High School is White at 91.2% of enrollment, in Hopkins, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hopkins High School?
Hopkins High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Hopkins High School rank among public schools in Hopkins?
By Resource Investment Index, Hopkins High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hopkins, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hopkins on the city page.
Is Hopkins High School a good school?
Hopkins High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 Hopkins Public Schools?
Besides Hopkins High School, Hopkins Public Schools also operates Hopkins Elementary School (393 students), Hopkins Middle School (321 students), and Sycamore Elementary School (224 students). See the Hopkins Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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