- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bluffton, OH
Bluffton High School
Federal NCES profile for Bluffton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390452102125
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bluffton High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Ohio schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Bluffton · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 7.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Bluffton High School has class sizes larger than 81% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bluffton High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Bluffton, OH.
School address
District: Bluffton Exempted Village · Ohio
NCES ID 390452102125 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Bluffton High School grew from 379 students in 2022-23 to 414 in 2023-24 (+9.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+35 students YoY 390452102125 · Bluffton, OH High · SMALL · TRAD
420 enr · 21:1 · 7.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Bluffton Elementary School (534 students)
Bluffton High School grew from 379 students in 2022-23 to 414 in 2023-24 (+9.2%). Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Bluffton High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bluffton Eleme
Bluffton Elementary School
534 students
- This school
Bluffton High School
420 students
- Bluffton Middl
Bluffton Middle School
294 students
What this shows Bluffton High School reports 420 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bluffton High School compares
Bluffton High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21:1 | ▲ 15% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.7% | ▼ 76% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 420 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
420
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% 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
21:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in Ohio - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
10.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,839
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 420 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 92.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.4, Bluffton High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bluffton Exempted Village reports $10,839 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bluffton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluffton Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bluffton Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bluffton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~420 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bluffton High School
How many students attend Bluffton High School?
Bluffton High School has 420 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bluffton, OH. CCD year-over-year: 379 (2022-23) → 414 (2023-24), up 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bluffton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bluffton High School is 21:1, which is 15% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bluffton High School?
7.7% of students at Bluffton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bluffton High School?
The largest demographic group at Bluffton High School is White at 92.4% of enrollment, in Bluffton, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bluffton High School?
Bluffton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Bluffton High School rank among public schools in Bluffton?
By Resource Investment Index, Bluffton High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Bluffton, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Bluffton Exempted Village?
Besides Bluffton High School, Bluffton Exempted Village also operates Bluffton Elementary School (534 students) and Bluffton Middle School (294 students). See the Bluffton Exempted Village district page for the complete list.