- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Munster, IN
Munster High School
Federal NCES profile for Munster High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180735001257
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Munster High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Munster · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 19.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Munster High School has class sizes larger than 73% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Munster High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Munster, IN.
School address
District: School Town of Munster · Indiana
NCES ID 180735001257 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Munster High School held near 1,524 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-40 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 85.0 → 87.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-40 students YoY 180735001257 · Munster, IN High · MID · TRAD
1,474 enr · 17.3:1 · 19.8% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Wilbur Wright Middle School (990 students)
Munster High School held near 1,524 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-40 headcount). Teacher FTE added 85.0 → 87.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Munster High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Munster High School
1,474 students
- Wilbur Wright
Wilbur Wright Middle School
990 students
- Frank H Hammon
Frank H Hammond Elementary School
620 students
- James B Eads E 554
James B Eads Elementary School
554 students
- Ernest R Ellio 463
Ernest R Elliott Elementary School
463 students
What this shows Munster High School reports 1,474 students on the CCD universe file.
How Munster High School compares
Munster High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.8% | ▼ 60% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,474 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,474
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Indiana - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.4%
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
$12,440
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 295 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
147
in-school suspensions + 83 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.0%
Hispanic or Latino 32.0%
African American 10.3%
Asian 7.9%
Two or More 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 45.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.6, Munster High School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for School Town of Munster reports $12,440 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Munster High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilbur Wright Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frank H Hammond Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James B Eads Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ernest R Elliott Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Munster High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 620
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~1,474 students)
Frequently asked questions about Munster High School
How many students attend Munster High School?
Munster High School has 1,474 students enrolled. It is a high school in Munster, IN. CCD year-over-year: 1,564 (2022-23) → 1,524 (2023-24), nearly flat (-40).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Munster High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Munster High School is 17.3:1, which is 9% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Munster High School?
19.8% of students at Munster High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Munster High School?
The largest demographic group at Munster High School is White at 45.0% of enrollment, in Munster, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Munster High School?
Munster High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Munster High School rank among public schools in Munster?
By Resource Investment Index, Munster High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Munster, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Munster on the city page.
What other schools are in School Town of Munster?
Besides Munster High School, School Town of Munster also operates Wilbur Wright Middle School (990 students), Frank H Hammond Elementary School (620 students), and James B Eads Elementary School (554 students). See the School Town of Munster district page for the complete list.