Enrollment
243
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Free-lunch eligible
61.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+13% vs state
What stands out at Hudson Tech Alternative
Hudson Tech Alternative is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Hudson, Michigan, enrolling 243 students.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 61.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 243 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 449 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #48, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 972 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Hudson Area Schools also operates Hudson Area Jrsr High School (488 students) and Lincoln Elementary School (438 students) alongside Hudson Tech Alternative.
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 Tech Alternative compares
Hudson Tech Alternative on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,021
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hudson Area Schools, which includes Hudson Tech Alternative.
$12,021
Per student
-11%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.4%
State 72.7%
Federal 6.9%
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 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
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 199
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Next steps
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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.
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: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all schools in Hudson on the city page.
Is Hudson Tech Alternative a good school?
Hudson Tech Alternative earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. 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 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.
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