Enrollment
1,995
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Hudsonville, MI
Hudsonville High School
Federal NCES profile for Hudsonville High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261884005563
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 95
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hudsonville High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #10 of 10
- public schools in Hudsonville · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.9:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 11.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hudsonville High School has class sizes larger than 94% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hudsonville High School ranks #10 of 10 public schools in Hudsonville, MI.
School address
District: Hudsonville Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261884005563 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
77.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+48% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-80% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hudsonville High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hudsonville High School
Hudsonville High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Hudsonville, Michigan, enrolling 1,995 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.9:1 is larger than about 94% of Michigan schools and 48% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.0% free-meal eligibility runs 80% below the Michigan average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,995 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 42 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #37, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 19 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 539 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Hudsonville's high schools, it stands alongside Hudsonville Freshman Building (468 students): Hudsonville High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.9:1 vs 13.4:1).
Hudsonville Public School District also operates Riley Street Middle School (688 students) and Baldwin Street Middle School (610 students) alongside Hudsonville 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 Hudsonville High School compares
Hudsonville High School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.9:1 | ▲ 48% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.0% | ▼ 80% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,995 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.9:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,995
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
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
25.9:1
students per teacher
- 48% above state mean
Top 94% in Michigan - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,627
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
Counselors3.7 FTE
Per 539 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 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 85.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 1.9%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 85.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.8, Hudsonville High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hudsonville Public School District, which includes Hudsonville High School.
$12,627
Per student
-7%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.8%
State 63.5%
Federal 1.7%
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 Hudsonville High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riley Street Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Baldwin Street Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hudsonville Freshman Building | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Georgetown Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alward Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hudsonville High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar high schools in Hudsonville
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 Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,995 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Hudsonville High School
How many students attend Hudsonville High School?
Hudsonville High School has 1,995 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hudsonville, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hudsonville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hudsonville High School is 25.9:1, which is 48% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 65% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hudsonville High School?
11.0% of students at Hudsonville High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hudsonville High School?
The largest demographic group at Hudsonville High School is White at 85.8% of enrollment, in Hudsonville, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hudsonville High School?
Hudsonville High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Hudsonville High School rank among public schools in Hudsonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Hudsonville High School ranks #10 of 10 public schools in Hudsonville, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hudsonville on the city page.
Is Hudsonville High School a good school?
Hudsonville High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan. 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 Hudsonville Public School District?
Besides Hudsonville High School, Hudsonville Public School District also operates Riley Street Middle School (688 students), Baldwin Street Middle School (610 students), and Hudsonville Freshman Building (468 students). See the Hudsonville Public School District district page for the complete list.
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