Enrollment
144
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kinsman, OH
Badger High School
Federal NCES profile for Badger High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390501703862
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Badger High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Kinsman · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 32.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Badger High School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Badger High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Kinsman, OH.
School address
District: Joseph Badger Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390501703862 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.5%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Badger High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Badger High School
Badger High School is a small combined-grade school in Kinsman, Ohio, enrolling 144 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 13.1:1, Badger High School is leaner than roughly 85% of Ohio schools and 28% under the state's 18.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 32.5% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 144 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 48 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #24.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 11/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 144 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 57.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Kinsman's public schools, it stands alongside Badger Elementary School (250 students): Badger High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.1:1 vs 20.8:1).
Joseph Badger Local also operates Badger Elementary School (250 students) and Badger Middle School (168 students) alongside Badger 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 Badger High School compares
Badger 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 28% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.5% | ▲ 3% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 144 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
144
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 15% in Ohio - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
57.6%
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
$14,155
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 144 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 94.4%
Two or More 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 94.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.8, Badger High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Joseph Badger Local, which includes Badger High School.
$14,155
Per student
-3%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.3%
State 46.5%
Federal 16.2%
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 Badger High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badger Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Badger Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Badger High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 168
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools in Kinsman
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~144 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Badger High School
How many students attend Badger High School?
Badger High School has 144 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kinsman, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Badger High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Badger High School is 13.1:1, which is 28% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 17% lower 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 Badger High School?
32.5% of students at Badger High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Badger High School?
The largest demographic group at Badger High School is White at 94.4% of enrollment, in Kinsman, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Badger High School?
Badger High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Badger High School rank among public schools in Kinsman?
By Resource Investment Index, Badger High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Kinsman, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Kinsman on the city page.
Is Badger High School a good school?
Badger High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% 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 Joseph Badger Local?
Besides Badger High School, Joseph Badger Local also operates Badger Elementary School (250 students) and Badger Middle School (168 students). See the Joseph Badger Local district page for the complete list.
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