Enrollment
1,421
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Hudson, OH
Hudson High School
Federal NCES profile for Hudson High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390500203804
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hudson High School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Hudson · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 3.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Hudson High School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hudson High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Hudson, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
95.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
3.8%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-88% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hudson High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hudson High School
Hudson High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Hudson, Ohio, enrolling 1,421 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 3.8% free-meal eligibility runs 88% below the Ohio average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,421 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 95 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #27.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 37 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 237 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
15.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Hudson City also operates East Woods Intermediate School (1,031 students) and Hudson Middle School (1,027 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 Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▼ 18% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.8% | ▼ 88% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,421 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,421
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
3.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
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
15:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 28% in Ohio - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,171
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 237 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 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 83.5%
Asian 6.2%
Two or More 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
African American 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 83.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.5, Hudson High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 37
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hudson City, which includes Hudson High School.
$16,171
Per student
+10%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.9%
State 21.2%
Federal 5.9%
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Woods Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hudson Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ellsworth Hill Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcdowell Early Learning School | Smaller | 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
- Enrollment
- 1,031
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,027
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,421 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Hudson High School
How many students attend Hudson High School?
Hudson High School has 1,421 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hudson, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hudson High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hudson High School is 15:1, which is 18% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hudson High School?
3.8% of students at Hudson High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hudson High School?
The largest demographic group at Hudson High School is White at 83.5% of enrollment, in Hudson, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hudson High School?
Hudson High School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Hudson High School rank among public schools in Hudson?
By Resource Investment Index, Hudson High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Hudson, OH. 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 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio. 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 City?
Besides Hudson High School, Hudson City also operates East Woods Intermediate School (1,031 students), Hudson Middle School (1,027 students), and Ellsworth Hill Elementary School (617 students). See the Hudson City district page for the complete list.
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