- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cambridge, OH
Cambridge High School
Federal NCES profile for Cambridge High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390436900225
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cambridge High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Cambridge · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 38.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Cambridge High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cambridge High School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Cambridge, OH.
School address
District: Cambridge City · Ohio
NCES ID 390436900225 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
Cambridge High School shrank from 535 students in 2022-23 to 488 in 2023-24 (-8.8%).
Teacher FTE added 30.3 → 34.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-47 students YoY 390436900225 · Cambridge, OH High · SMALL · TRAD
472 enr · 15.7:1 · 38.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Cambridge Primary School (433 students)
Cambridge High School shrank from 535 students in 2022-23 to 488 in 2023-24 (-8.8%). Teacher FTE added 30.3 → 34.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Cambridge High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Cambridge High School
472 students
- Cambridge Prim
Cambridge Primary School
433 students
- Cambridge Inte
Cambridge Intermediate School
412 students
- Cambridge Midd
Cambridge Middle School
399 students
- Cambridge City 81
Cambridge City Preschool
81 students
What this shows Cambridge High School reports 472 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cambridge High School compares
Cambridge High School is a shrinking 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 | 15.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.7% | ▲ 22% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 472 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
472
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 34% in Ohio - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
64.0%
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
$13,745
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 236 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
57
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.7%
Two or More 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
African American 2.3%
Largest group: White at 90.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.4, Cambridge High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cambridge City reports $13,745 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cambridge High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Primary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cambridge Intermediate School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cambridge Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cambridge City Preschool | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Cambridge High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 81
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~472 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cambridge High School
How many students attend Cambridge High School?
Cambridge High School has 472 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cambridge, OH. CCD year-over-year: 535 (2022-23) → 488 (2023-24), down 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cambridge High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cambridge High School is 15.7:1, which is 14% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 0% higher 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 Cambridge High School?
38.7% of students at Cambridge High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cambridge High School?
The largest demographic group at Cambridge High School is White at 90.7% of enrollment, in Cambridge, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cambridge High School?
Cambridge High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Cambridge High School rank among public schools in Cambridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Cambridge High School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Cambridge, 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 Cambridge on the city page.
What other schools are in Cambridge City?
Besides Cambridge High School, Cambridge City also operates Cambridge Primary School (433 students), Cambridge Intermediate School (412 students), and Cambridge Middle School (399 students). See the Cambridge City district page for the complete list.