- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Whitman, MA
Whitman Hanson Regional
Federal NCES profile for Whitman Hanson Regional, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 251293002135
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whitman Hanson Regional earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Massachusetts schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Whitman · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 993
- students enrolled
Whitman Hanson Regional has class sizes larger than 79% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whitman Hanson Regional ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Whitman, MA.
School address
District: Whitman-Hanson · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251293002135 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-54 students YoY
Whitman Hanson Regional held near 1,039 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-54 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 71.6 → 72.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-54 students YoY 251293002135 · Whitman, MA High · MID · TRAD
993 enr · 14:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Whitman Middle (496 students)
Whitman Hanson Regional held near 1,039 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-54 headcount). Teacher FTE added 71.6 → 72.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Whitman Hanson Regional in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Whitman Hanson Regional
993 students
- Whitman Middle
Whitman Middle
496 students
- Indian Head
Indian Head
494 students
- Louise a Conle
Louise a Conley
488 students
- Hanson Middle
Hanson Middle School
442 students
- John H Duval
John H Duval
430 students
What this shows Whitman Hanson Regional reports 993 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whitman Hanson Regional compares
Whitman Hanson Regional held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▲ 14% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 993 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
993
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 79% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.6%
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
$18,284
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors8.4 FTE
Per 118 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 89 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
African American 6.8%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 78.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.0, Whitman Hanson Regional is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
District finance for Whitman-Hanson reports $18,284 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Whitman Hanson Regional Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitman Middle | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Indian Head | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Louise a Conley | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hanson Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| John H Duval | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whitman Hanson Regional's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~993 students)
Frequently asked questions about Whitman Hanson Regional
How many students attend Whitman Hanson Regional?
Whitman Hanson Regional has 993 students enrolled. It is a high school in Whitman, MA. CCD year-over-year: 1,093 (2022-23) → 1,039 (2023-24), nearly flat (-54).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitman Hanson Regional?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitman Hanson Regional is 14:1, which is 14% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whitman Hanson Regional?
The largest demographic group at Whitman Hanson Regional is White at 78.4% of enrollment, in Whitman, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whitman Hanson Regional?
Whitman Hanson Regional has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Whitman Hanson Regional rank among public schools in Whitman?
By Resource Investment Index, Whitman Hanson Regional ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Whitman, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Whitman on the city page.
What other schools are in Whitman-Hanson?
Besides Whitman Hanson Regional, Whitman-Hanson also operates Whitman Middle (496 students), Indian Head (494 students), and Louise a Conley (488 students). See the Whitman-Hanson district page for the complete list.