Enrollment
1,166
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Cincinnati, OH
Anderson High School
Federal NCES profile for Anderson High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390473402843
👥 S:T ratio 33
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Anderson High School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #5 of 20
- high schools in Cincinnati · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 9.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Anderson High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Anderson High School ranks #5 of 20 high schools in Cincinnati, OH.
School address
District: Forest Hills Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390473402843 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
70.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.5%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Anderson High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Anderson High School
Anderson High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Cincinnati, Ohio, enrolling 1,166 students.
At 16.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 9.5% free-meal eligibility runs 70% below the Ohio average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,166 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 185 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #45.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 25 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 292 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 11 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Cincinnati's high schools, it stands alongside Oak Hills High School (2,255 students): Anderson High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.7:1 vs 24:1).
Forest Hills Local also operates Nagel Middle School (1,087 students) and Turpin High School (991 students) alongside Anderson 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 Anderson High School compares
Anderson High School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▼ 8% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.5% | ▼ 70% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,166 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,166
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
9.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 45% in Ohio - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.2%
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
$12,877
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 292 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
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 82.5%
Two or More 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
African American 4.0%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 82.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.1, Anderson High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 25
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Forest Hills Local, which includes Anderson High School.
$12,877
Per student
-12%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.6%
State 25.1%
Federal 12.3%
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 Anderson High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nagel Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Turpin High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sherwood Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilson Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mercer Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Anderson High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,087
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 991
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high schools in Cincinnati
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Oak Hills High School
Standard public school
2,255 students 24:1 students per teacher
West Clermont High School
Standard public school
2,048 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Princeton High School
Standard public school
1,619 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Colerain High School
Standard public school
1,591 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Dohn Community
Standard public school
1,568 students 42.4:1 students per teacher
Winton Woods High School
Standard public school
1,272 students 17:1 students per teacher
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,166 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Anderson High School
How many students attend Anderson High School?
Anderson High School has 1,166 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cincinnati, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anderson High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Anderson High School is 16.7:1, which is 8% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Anderson High School?
9.5% of students at Anderson High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Anderson High School?
The largest demographic group at Anderson High School is White at 82.5% of enrollment, in Cincinnati, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Anderson High School?
Anderson High School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Anderson High School rank among high schools in Cincinnati?
By Resource Investment Index, Anderson High School ranks #5 of 20 high schools in Cincinnati, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Cincinnati on the city page.
Is Anderson High School a good school?
Anderson High School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio. 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 Forest Hills Local?
Besides Anderson High School, Forest Hills Local also operates Nagel Middle School (1,087 students), Turpin High School (991 students), and Sherwood Elementary School (689 students). See the Forest Hills Local district page for the complete list.
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