- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ashland, OH
Ashland High School
Federal NCES profile for Ashland High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390435000075
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ashland High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Ohio schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Ashland · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 21.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ashland High School has class sizes larger than 73% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ashland High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Ashland, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Ashland High School held near 892 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.1 → 50.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 390435000075 · Ashland, OH High · MID · TRAD
910 enr · 19.8:1 · 21.8% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Ashland Middle School (694 students)
Ashland High School held near 892 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.1 → 50.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Ashland High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Ashland High School
910 students
- Ashland Middle
Ashland Middle School
694 students
- Reagan Element
Reagan Elementary School
532 students
- Taft Intermedi
Taft Intermediate School
460 students
- Edison Element
Edison Elementary School
411 students
What this shows Ashland High School reports 910 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ashland High School compares
Ashland 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 | 19.8:1 | ▲ 9% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.8% | ▼ 31% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 910 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
910
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Ohio - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.4%
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
$12,055
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 303 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.7%
Two or More 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Asian 2.0%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.9, Ashland High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ashland City reports $12,055 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ashland High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashland Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Reagan Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taft Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edison Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ashland High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar high schools in Ashland
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~910 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ashland High School
How many students attend Ashland High School?
Ashland High School has 910 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ashland, OH. CCD year-over-year: 881 (2022-23) → 892 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ashland High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ashland High School is 19.8:1, which is 9% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ashland High School?
21.8% of students at Ashland High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ashland High School?
The largest demographic group at Ashland High School is White at 88.7% of enrollment, in Ashland, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ashland High School?
Ashland High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Ashland High School rank among high schools in Ashland?
By Resource Investment Index, Ashland High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Ashland, 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 Ashland on the city page.
What other schools are in Ashland City?
Besides Ashland High School, Ashland City also operates Ashland Middle School (694 students), Reagan Elementary School (532 students), and Taft Intermediate School (460 students). See the Ashland City district page for the complete list.