Enrollment
1,005
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Youngstown, OH
Boardman High School
Federal NCES profile for Boardman High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390483003195
👥 S:T ratio 43
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Boardman High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Ohio schools.
- #3 of 8
- high schools in Youngstown · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 40.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Boardman High School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Boardman High School ranks #3 of 8 high schools in Youngstown, OH.
School address
District: Boardman Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390483003195 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
71.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.8%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Boardman High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Boardman High School
Boardman High School is a large high school in Youngstown, Ohio, enrolling 1,005 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 40.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,005 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 229 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #16, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and African American (9%) (diversity index 44/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 201 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Youngstown's high schools, it stands alongside Fitch High School (1,235 students): Boardman High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.2:1 vs 16:1).
Boardman Local also operates Boardman Center Intermediate School (814 students) and Boardman Glenwood Junior High (550 students) alongside Boardman 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 Boardman High School compares
Boardman 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 22% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.8% | ▲ 29% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,005 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,005
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 21% in Ohio - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.0%
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
$12,534
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 201 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 117 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.6 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 73.3%
African American 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 73.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.3, Boardman High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Boardman Local, which includes Boardman High School.
$12,534
Per student
-14%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.3%
State 20.3%
Federal 12.4%
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 Boardman High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boardman Center Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boardman Glenwood Junior High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Boulevard Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stadium Drive Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robinwood Lane Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Boardman High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 814
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar high schools in Youngstown
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Fitch High School
Standard public school
1,235 students 16:1 students per teacher
East High School
Standard public school
612 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Chaney High
Standard public school
536 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Liberty High School
Standard public school
492 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown
Standard public school
374 students 62.3:1 students per teacher
Youngstown Rayen Early College High School
Standard public school
296 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,005 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Boardman High School
How many students attend Boardman High School?
Boardman High School has 1,005 students enrolled. It is a high school in Youngstown, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boardman High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Boardman High School is 14.2:1, which is 22% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 10% 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 Boardman High School?
40.8% of students at Boardman High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Boardman High School?
The largest demographic group at Boardman High School is White at 73.3% of enrollment, in Youngstown, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Boardman High School?
Boardman High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Boardman High School rank among high schools in Youngstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Boardman High School ranks #3 of 8 high schools in Youngstown, 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 Youngstown on the city page.
Is Boardman High School a good school?
Boardman High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% 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 Boardman Local?
Besides Boardman High School, Boardman Local also operates Boardman Center Intermediate School (814 students), Boardman Glenwood Junior High (550 students), and West Boulevard Elementary School (417 students). See the Boardman Local district page for the complete list.
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