- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hudson, MI
Hudson Tech Alternative
Federal NCES profile for Hudson Tech Alternative, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261881008227
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hudson Tech Alternative earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Hudson · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 61.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 243
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Hudson Tech Alternative ranks #1 of 3 schools in Hudson, MI.
School address
District: Hudson Area Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261881008227 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Hudson Tech Alternative grew from 170 students in 2022-23 to 187 in 2023-24 (+10.0%).
Teacher FTE held 0.4 → 0.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 261881008227 · Hudson, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
243 enr · 61.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Hudson Area Jrsr High School (488 students)
Hudson Tech Alternative grew from 170 students in 2022-23 to 187 in 2023-24 (+10.0%). Teacher FTE held 0.4 → 0.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Hudson Tech Alternative in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hudson Area Jr
Hudson Area Jrsr High School
488 students
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary School
438 students
- This school
Hudson Tech Alternative
243 students
- Hudson Middle
Hudson Middle School
199 students
What this shows Hudson Tech Alternative reports 243 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hudson Tech Alternative compares
Hudson Tech Alternative is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.2% | ▲ 13% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 243 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
243
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
7.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,903
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.3%
Hispanic or Latino 19.3%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 75.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.4, Hudson Tech Alternative is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Hudson Area Schools reports $12,903 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hudson Tech Alternative Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson Area Jrsr High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Hudson Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Hudson Tech Alternative's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 199
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
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.
Frequently asked questions about Hudson Tech Alternative
How many students attend Hudson Tech Alternative?
Hudson Tech Alternative has 243 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Hudson, MI. CCD year-over-year: 170 (2022-23) → 187 (2023-24), up 17.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hudson Tech Alternative?
61.2% of students at Hudson Tech Alternative are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hudson Tech Alternative?
The largest demographic group at Hudson Tech Alternative is White at 75.3% of enrollment, in Hudson, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hudson Tech Alternative?
Hudson Tech Alternative has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hudson Tech Alternative rank among schools in Hudson?
By Resource Investment Index, Hudson Tech Alternative ranks #1 of 3 schools in Hudson, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Hudson Area Schools?
Besides Hudson Tech Alternative, Hudson Area Schools also operates Hudson Area Jrsr High School (488 students), Lincoln Elementary School (438 students), and Hudson Middle School (199 students). See the Hudson Area Schools district page for the complete list.