Enrollment
1,697
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Hudson, WI
Hudson High
Federal NCES profile for Hudson High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550669000729
👥 S:T ratio 37
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hudson High earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in Hudson · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 10.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Hudson High has class sizes larger than 78% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hudson High ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Hudson, WI.
School address
District: Hudson School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550669000729 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
108.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.7%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hudson High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hudson High
Hudson High is a lower-poverty, large high school in Hudson, Wisconsin, enrolling 1,697 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.7% free-meal eligibility runs 72% below the Wisconsin average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wisconsin, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,697 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 50 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #24.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 22 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 288 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Hudson's high schools, it stands alongside Hudson Virtual Charter School (12 students): Hudson High is larger than that campus by headcount.
Hudson School District also operates Hudson Middle (1,089 students) and Hudson Prairie Elementary (481 students) alongside Hudson High.
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 compares
Hudson High on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.7% | ▼ 72% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,697 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,697
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
10.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 78% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.7%
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
$13,674
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.9 FTE
Per 288 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 98 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 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 86.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 2.1%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 86.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.3, Hudson High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hudson School District, which includes Hudson High.
$13,674
Per student
-8%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.3%
State 30.5%
Federal 8.2%
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 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hudson Prairie Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rock Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| River Crest Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hudson 4k | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Hudson High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,089
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar high schools in Hudson
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,697 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hudson High
How many students attend Hudson High?
Hudson High has 1,697 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hudson, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hudson High?
The student-teacher ratio at Hudson High is 15.7:1, which is 9% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hudson High?
10.7% of students at Hudson High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hudson High?
The largest demographic group at Hudson High is White at 86.1% of enrollment, in Hudson, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hudson High?
Hudson High has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 rank among public schools in Hudson?
By Resource Investment Index, Hudson High ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Hudson, WI. 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 a good school?
Hudson High earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin. 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 School District?
Besides Hudson High, Hudson School District also operates Hudson Middle (1,089 students), Hudson Prairie Elementary (481 students), and Rock Elementary (383 students). See the Hudson School District district page for the complete list.
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