- Enrollment
- 1,087
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390473402843
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 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 47/100 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
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Anderson High School held near 1,177 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-38 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 70.3 → 73.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-38 students YoY 390473402843 · Cincinnati, OH High · MID · TRAD
1,166 enr · 16.7:1 · 9.5% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Nagel Middle School (1,087 students)
Anderson High School held near 1,177 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-38 headcount). Teacher FTE added 70.3 → 73.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Anderson High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Anderson High School
1,166 students
- Nagel Middle S
Nagel Middle School
1,087 students
- Turpin High Sc
Turpin High School
991 students
- Sherwood Eleme
Sherwood Elementary School
689 students
- Wilson Element
Wilson Elementary School
635 students
- Mercer Element
Mercer Elementary School
611 students
What this shows Anderson High School reports 1,166 students on the CCD universe file.
How Anderson High School compares
Anderson High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,470
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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.
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
District finance for Forest Hills Local reports $13,470 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,166 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,215 (2022-23) → 1,177 (2023-24), nearly flat (-38).
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 47/100 (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 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.
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.