- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Middlefield, OH
Cardinal High School
Federal NCES profile for Cardinal High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390471702786
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cardinal High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Middlefield · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.7:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 18.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Cardinal High School has class sizes larger than 80% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cardinal High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Middlefield, OH.
School address
District: Cardinal Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390471702786 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Cardinal High School shrank from 266 students in 2022-23 to 241 in 2023-24 (-9.4%).
Teacher FTE held 16.0 → 16.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 390471702786 · Middlefield, OH High · SMALL · TRAD
331 enr · 20.7:1 · 18.4% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: A J Jordak Elementary School (396 students)
Cardinal High School shrank from 266 students in 2022-23 to 241 in 2023-24 (-9.4%). Teacher FTE held 16.0 → 16.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Cardinal High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- A J Jordak Ele
A J Jordak Elementary School
396 students
- This school
Cardinal High School
331 students
- Cardinal Middl 5
Cardinal Middle School
5 students
- Cardinal Huski 3
Cardinal Huskie Virtual School
3 students
What this shows Cardinal High School reports 331 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cardinal High School compares
Cardinal 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 | 20.7:1 | ▲ 14% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.4% | ▼ 42% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 331 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
331
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Ohio - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
30.8%
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
$19,386
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 331 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.7%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 0.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 96.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.4, Cardinal High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cardinal Local reports $19,386 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cardinal High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| A J Jordak Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cardinal Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Cardinal Huskie Virtual School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Cardinal High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 5
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 3
- 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 (~331 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cardinal High School
How many students attend Cardinal High School?
Cardinal High School has 331 students enrolled. It is a high school in Middlefield, OH. CCD year-over-year: 266 (2022-23) → 241 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cardinal High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cardinal High School is 20.7:1, which is 14% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cardinal High School?
18.4% of students at Cardinal High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cardinal High School?
The largest demographic group at Cardinal High School is White at 96.7% of enrollment, in Middlefield, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cardinal High School?
Cardinal High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Cardinal High School rank among public schools in Middlefield?
By Resource Investment Index, Cardinal High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Middlefield, 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 Cardinal Local?
Besides Cardinal High School, Cardinal Local also operates A J Jordak Elementary School (396 students), Cardinal Middle School (5 students), and Cardinal Huskie Virtual School (3 students). See the Cardinal Local district page for the complete list.