Enrollment
910
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390435000075
👥 S:T ratio 21
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 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 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Ohio schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Ashland · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.8%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ashland High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ashland High School
Ashland High School is a large high school in Ashland, Ohio, enrolling 910 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 92% of state schools at 910 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 411 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #264.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 303 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Ashland City spends $11,514 per pupil, 21% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Ashland's high schools, it stands alongside Crestview High School (249 students): Ashland High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.8:1 vs 10.4:1).
Ashland City also operates Ashland Middle School (694 students) and Reagan Elementary School (532 students) alongside Ashland 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 Ashland High School compares
Ashland 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,514
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ashland City, which includes Ashland High School.
$11,514
Per student
-21%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.0%
State 34.2%
Federal 15.8%
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 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
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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.
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 (~910 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.8:1)
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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.
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 31/100 (lower 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 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.
Is Ashland High School a good school?
Ashland High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Ohio schools. 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 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.
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