Hillsdale High School

www.hillsdaleschools.org

400 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Hillsdale High School, located in Hillsdale, Michigan, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Hillsdale Community Schools district. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic program that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The curriculum is designed to balance rigorous core requirements with a variety of elective opportunities, allowing students to explore diverse interests and develop essential critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Beyond academics, the school places a strong emphasis on student development through a range of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and various student-led organizations. These programs are designed to foster school spirit, leadership, and community engagement. By maintaining a supportive environment and partnering with local families and stakeholders, Hillsdale High School strives to uphold its mission of academic excellence while preparing students to become productive, responsible citizens in an ever-changing global society.

400

Total Students

21.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hillsdale High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	374
Hispanic	9
Black	5
Asian	2
Two or More	9
Pacific Islander	1

White
374 (93.5 %)
Hispanic
9 (2.2 %)
Two or More
9 (2.2 %)
Black
5 (1.3 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hillsdale Community Schools
Phone:	(517)439-4320
Website:	http://www.hillsdaleschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	400
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	173
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 90

Grade 10 123

Grade 11 87

Grade 12 100