- Enrollment
- 1,089
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550669000729
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 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 44/100 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
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-65 students YoY
Hudson High held near 1,718 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-65 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 108.1 → 109.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-65 students YoY 550669000729 · Hudson, WI High · MID · TRAD
1,697 enr · 15.7:1 · 10.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Hudson Middle (1,089 students)
Hudson High held near 1,718 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-65 headcount). Teacher FTE added 108.1 → 109.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Hudson High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hudson High
1,697 students
- Hudson Middle
Hudson Middle
1,089 students
- Hudson Prairie 481
Hudson Prairie Elementary
481 students
- Rock Elementar 383
Rock Elementary
383 students
- River Crest El 366
River Crest Elementary
366 students
- Hudson 4k 320
Hudson 4k
320 students
What this shows Hudson High reports 1,697 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hudson High compares
Hudson High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,003
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
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.
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
District finance for Hudson School District reports $15,003 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide high 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 (~1,697 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,783 (2022-23) → 1,718 (2023-24), nearly flat (-65).
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 44/100 (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).
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.
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.