Enrollment
437
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Burton, OH
Berkshire High School
Federal NCES profile for Berkshire High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390471602780
👥 S:T ratio 8
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Berkshire High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Burton · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 29.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Berkshire High School has class sizes larger than 89% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Berkshire High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Burton, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.4%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Berkshire High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Berkshire High School
Berkshire High School is a mid-sized high school in Burton, Ohio, enrolling 437 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23:1 is larger than about 89% of Ohio schools and 26% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 29.4% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 437 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 750 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #525.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 12/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 219 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Berkshire Local also operates Berkshire Elementary (517 students) and Berkshire Middle School (388 students) alongside Berkshire 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 Berkshire High School compares
Berkshire 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 | 23:1 | ▲ 26% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.4% | ▼ 7% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 437 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
437
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
23:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 89% in Ohio - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
38.0%
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
$13,810
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 219 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 93.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
African American 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 93.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.2, Berkshire High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Berkshire Local, which includes Berkshire High School.
$13,810
Per student
-6%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.6%
State 45.4%
Federal 9.0%
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 Berkshire High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Berkshire Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Berkshire High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~437 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Berkshire High School
How many students attend Berkshire High School?
Berkshire High School has 437 students enrolled. It is a high school in Burton, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berkshire High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Berkshire High School is 23:1, which is 26% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Berkshire High School?
29.4% of students at Berkshire High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Berkshire High School?
The largest demographic group at Berkshire High School is White at 93.6% of enrollment, in Burton, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Berkshire High School?
Berkshire High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Berkshire High School rank among public schools in Burton?
By Resource Investment Index, Berkshire High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Burton, 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 Burton on the city page.
Is Berkshire High School a good school?
Berkshire High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% 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 Berkshire Local?
Besides Berkshire High School, Berkshire Local also operates Berkshire Elementary (517 students) and Berkshire Middle School (388 students). See the Berkshire Local district page for the complete list.
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