HH Dow High School

HH Dow High School, a substantial high school in MIDLAND, Michigan, run under Midland Public Schools, caters to 1,272 students, covering grades 9 through 12. That puts it 177% above the typical public school in Michigan, which averages around 460 students.

Within Midland Public Schools, which oversees 13 schools and 7,380 students, HH Dow High School is one campus in the system.

On demographics, HH Dow High School lists that nearly all students (82%) are White; the rest consists of 8% Asian, 5% Hispanic, 4% multiracial. That is noticeably less White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 90%.

In terms of school funding signals, HH Dow High School reports 71 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 17.9:1. The state averages around 21.6:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. Around 25% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal. Set against Midland County (around 39%), the school's rate is south of typical.

In the area at large, census data for Midland County shows the typical household earns roughly $77,705 per year, about 37% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. HH Dow High School is one of 26 public schools in Midland County (combined enrollment of about 11,324 students).

Woodcrest Elementary School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 1.0 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The school occupies a high-density site.

Five-year trend. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at HH Dow High School has changed only slightly, going from 1,266 students in 2018 to 1,272 in 2025. Class-load math has fell: from 19.6:1 in 2018 to 17.9:1 in 2025.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Members of the school community can share what they know.