Enrollment
1,497
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hudson, FL
Hudson High School
Federal NCES profile for Hudson High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120153001583
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hudson High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Hudson · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.8:1
- large classes for Florida
- 58.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hudson High School has class sizes larger than 90% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hudson High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hudson, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
63.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.8:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.3%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hudson High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hudson High School
Hudson High School is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Hudson, Florida, enrolling 1,497 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.8:1 is larger than about 90% of Florida schools and 34% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 58.3% lands close to the Florida typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,497 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 416 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #250.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 299 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 12 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Pasco also operates Land O' Lakes High School (2,233 students) and Wiregrass Ranch High School (2,218 students) alongside Hudson 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 High School compares
Hudson High School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.8:1 | ▲ 34% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.3% | ▲ 12% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,497 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.8:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,497
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.8:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 90% in Florida - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
42.6%
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
$9,640
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 299 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 195 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
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 67.9%
Hispanic or Latino 20.0%
African American 5.1%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 67.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.4, Hudson High School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pasco, which includes Hudson High School.
$9,640
Per student
-14%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.3%
State 45.9%
Federal 17.8%
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land O' Lakes High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wiregrass Ranch High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunlake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James W. Mitchell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cypress Creek High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hudson High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,233
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,218
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,206
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,201
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,497 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hudson High School
How many students attend Hudson High School?
Hudson High School has 1,497 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hudson, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hudson High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hudson High School is 23.8:1, which is 34% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hudson High School?
58.3% of students at Hudson High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hudson High School?
The largest demographic group at Hudson High School is White at 67.9% of enrollment, in Hudson, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hudson High School?
Hudson High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 High School rank among public schools in Hudson?
By Resource Investment Index, Hudson High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hudson, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hudson on the city page.
Is Hudson High School a good school?
Hudson High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Florida 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 Pasco?
Besides Hudson High School, Pasco also operates Land O' Lakes High School (2,233 students), Wiregrass Ranch High School (2,218 students), and Sunlake High School (2,206 students). See the Pasco district page for the complete list.
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