- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hudson, IA
Hudson High School
Federal NCES profile for Hudson High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 191434000857
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hudson High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 24.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 371
- students enrolled
Hudson High School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Hudson Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191434000857 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Hudson High School grew from 342 students in 2022-23 to 368 in 2023-24 (+7.6%).
Teacher FTE added 25.2 → 28.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 191434000857 · Hudson, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
371 enr · 14.8:1 · 24.6% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Hudson Elementary School (562 students)
Hudson High School grew from 342 students in 2022-23 to 368 in 2023-24 (+7.6%). Teacher FTE added 25.2 → 28.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
How Hudson High School compares
Hudson High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.6% | ▼ 32% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 371 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
371
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 63% in Iowa - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.8%
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
$11,119
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 371 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.2, Hudson High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hudson Comm School District reports $11,119 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hudson High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher 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
Similar other schools in Hudson
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~371 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hudson High School
How many students attend Hudson High School?
Hudson High School has 371 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hudson, IA. CCD year-over-year: 342 (2022-23) → 368 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hudson High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hudson High School is 14.8:1, which is 0% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hudson High School?
24.6% of students at Hudson High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hudson High School?
The largest demographic group at Hudson High School is White at 88.4% of enrollment, in Hudson, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hudson High School?
Hudson High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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).
What other schools are in Hudson Comm School District?
Besides Hudson High School, Hudson Comm School District also operates Hudson Elementary School (562 students). See the Hudson Comm School District district page for the complete list.