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Teachers: what resource would make the biggest difference at Hart High School this year?
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Enrollment
422
High
DISTRICT 397 · STATE 460
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HART PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 261786005450
Hart High School
300 JOHNSON ST W, HART, MI 49420 · (231) 873-5691 · Oceana County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL422 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
23.9:1
18 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.2:1 · STATE 21.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
66%
278 students
DISTRICT 74% · STATE 55%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 112 | 27% |
| Grade 10 | 98 | 23% |
| Grade 11 | 100 | 24% |
| Grade 12 | 112 | 27% |
Student demographics
50%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 50% · STATE 56% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within Hart Public School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Hart High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hart High School this school | 422 | 65.9% | N/A |
| Bloomingdale Middle and High School BLOOMINGDALE | 516 | 64.5% | N/A |
| Shelby High School SHELBY | 346 | 72.5% | N/A |
| Bangor High School BANGOR | 264 | 59.8% | N/A |
| Sturgis High School STURGIS | 882 | 58.5% | N/A |
| Kent City High School KENT CITY | 383 | 54.6% | N/A |
Matched among Michigan high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Hart High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 422 | #354 of 844 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 23.9:1 | #521 of 548 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 49.8% | #132 of 550 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 65.9% | #170 of 654 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +6.0% | #69 of 126 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
422
+15 (+4%) vs 2020
+15% since 1990-91, when it was 366
Student : Teacher
23.9:1
was 21.4:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 422 | 17.6 | 23.9:1 | 66% (278) |
| 2023-24 | 409 | 19.6 | 20.9:1 | 71% (292) |
| 2022-23 | 433 | 20.4 | 21.3:1 | 57% (246) |
| 2020-21 | 407 | 19 | 21.4:1 | 74% (302) |
| 2017-18 | 398 | 20 | 19.9:1 | 65% (259) |
| 2015-16 | 387 | 19 | 20.4:1 | 51% (199) |
| 2010-11 | 355 | 24 | 14.8:1 | 54% (192) |
| 2000-01 | 451 | 27 | 16.7:1 | 24% (108) |
| 1990-91 | 366 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Hart High School.
Since 2017-18: students up 6% (398 to 422); teachers down 12% (20 to 17.6).
About Hart High School
Hart High School operates as a medium-sized high school in HART, Michigan. Classes run from 9 through 12, and the school has 422 students.
Hart Public School District has 3 schools and 1,192 students, and Hart High School is one of those schools.
Hart High School is 60% White by enrollment. The remaining students are 38% Hispanic. Among people living in Oceana County, the White share is about 86%. Hart High School's diversity index is 50%, against a US figure of 70%.
Dividing enrollment by its 17.6 full-time-equivalent teachers gives a ratio of about 23.9:1. That is higher than the 21.6:1 average for high schools in Michigan. Eligible students account for 66% of enrollment in the free or reduced-price lunch program.
According to the American Community Survey, in Oceana County, the median household income is $62,417, roughly 22% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 9%. There are 10 public schools in Oceana County, enrolling about 2,852 students in all.
The nearest other public school, Spitler Elementary School, is about 0.1 miles away. Inside a five-mile radius, there are 2 other public schools.
Locale: Rural: Remote. In NCES terms, the school is in rural territory far from an urban area.
Federal data show a 4% enrollment gain, from 407 in 2020-21 to 422 in 2024-25. Staffing shifted too: the ratio moved from 21.4:1 to 23.9:1.
Parents and students can post about sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week at Hart High School. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Oceana County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
26,915
Census ACS
Median income
$62,417
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
22%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
10
2,852 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Hart Public School District
- Spitler Elementary SchoolElementary · 389 students
- Hart Middle SchoolMiddle · 381 students
Other schools in HART
- Spitler Elementary SchoolElementary · 389 students
- Hart Middle SchoolMiddle · 381 students
Nearby schools
- Spitler Elementary School0.1 mi · 389
- Hart Middle School0.1 mi · 381
- Shelby Elementary School5.2 mi · 433
- Shelby High School5.4 mi · 346
- Shelby Middle School5.5 mi · 264
- Pentwater Public School6.6 mi · 226
Frequently asked questions
About Hart High SchoolHow many students attend Hart High School?
Hart High School enrolls approximately 422 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Hart High School serve?
Hart High School serves grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hart High School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Hart High School is approximately 23.9:1 (18 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Hart High School?
At Hart High School, the student body is approximately 60% White, 38% Hispanic, 0% Black, 0% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Is Hart High School public or private?
Hart High School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Hart Public School District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.