Enrollment
1,474
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180735001257
👥 S:T ratio 31
📚 AP courses 95
🌟 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 56/100 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
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
85.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.8%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Munster High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Munster High School
Munster High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Munster, Indiana, enrolling 1,474 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 19.8% free-meal eligibility runs 60% below the Indiana average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Indiana, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,474 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 65 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #23.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 19 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 295 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
School Town of Munster also operates Wilbur Wright Middle School (990 students) and Frank H Hammond Elementary School (620 students) alongside Munster 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 Munster High School compares
Munster High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,249
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for School Town of Munster, which includes Munster High School.
$11,249
Per student
-7%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.6%
State 50.4%
Federal 7.9%
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 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
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,474 students)
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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.
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 56/100 (higher 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 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.
Is Munster High School a good school?
Munster High School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana. 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 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.
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