Enrollment
488
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hudson, MI
Hudson Area Jrsr High School
Federal NCES profile for Hudson Area Jrsr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 8/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261881005556
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hudson Area Jrsr High School earns 8/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Hudson · Resource Index
- 8
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.1:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 45.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Hudson Area Jrsr High School has class sizes larger than 95% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hudson Area Jrsr High School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Hudson, MI.
School address
District: Hudson Area Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261881005556 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+55% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hudson Area Jrsr High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hudson Area Jrsr High School
Hudson Area Jrsr High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Hudson, Michigan, enrolling 488 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27.1:1 is larger than about 95% of Michigan schools and 55% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 488 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 713 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #713, 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).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 651 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Hudson Area Schools also operates Lincoln Elementary School (438 students) and Hudson Tech Alternative (243 students) alongside Hudson Area Jrsr 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 Hudson Area Jrsr High School compares
Hudson Area Jrsr 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 | 27.1:1 | ▲ 55% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.2% | ▼ 17% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 488 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.1:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
488
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
27.1:1
students per teacher
- 55% above state mean
Top 95% in Michigan - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
53.9%
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
$12,021
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
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 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 89.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.9, Hudson Area Jrsr High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hudson Area Schools, which includes Hudson Area Jrsr High School.
$12,021
Per student
-11%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.4%
State 72.7%
Federal 6.9%
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 Hudson Area Jrsr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hudson Tech Alternative | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Hudson Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hudson Area Jrsr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 199
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar other 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 (~488 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Hudson Area Jrsr High School
How many students attend Hudson Area Jrsr High School?
Hudson Area Jrsr High School has 488 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hudson, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hudson Area Jrsr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hudson Area Jrsr High School is 27.1:1, which is 55% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 73% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hudson Area Jrsr High School?
45.2% of students at Hudson Area Jrsr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hudson Area Jrsr High School?
The largest demographic group at Hudson Area Jrsr High School is White at 89.1% of enrollment, in Hudson, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hudson Area Jrsr High School?
Hudson Area Jrsr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 8/100 (lower 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 Hudson Area Jrsr High School rank among schools in Hudson?
By Resource Investment Index, Hudson Area Jrsr High School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Hudson, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hudson on the city page.
Is Hudson Area Jrsr High School a good school?
Hudson Area Jrsr High School earns 8/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Michigan 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 Hudson Area Schools?
Besides Hudson Area Jrsr High School, Hudson Area Schools also operates Lincoln Elementary School (438 students), Hudson Tech Alternative (243 students), and Hudson Middle School (199 students). See the Hudson Area Schools district page for the complete list.
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