- Enrollment
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chardon, OH
Chardon High School
Federal NCES profile for Chardon High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390471802789
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chardon High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Chardon · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 10.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Chardon High School has class sizes larger than 77% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chardon High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Chardon, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
Chardon High School held near 1,097 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-46 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 52.0 → 54.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-46 students YoY 390471802789 · Chardon, OH Other · MID · TRAD
1,054 enr · 20.3:1 · 10.1% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Chardon Middle School (716 students)
Chardon High School held near 1,097 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-46 headcount). Teacher FTE added 52.0 → 54.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Chardon High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Chardon High School
1,054 students
- Chardon Middle
Chardon Middle School
716 students
- Munson Element 238
Munson Elementary School
238 students
- Park Elementar 224
Park Elementary School
224 students
- Chardon Early 219
Chardon Early Learning Center
219 students
What this shows Chardon High School reports 1,054 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chardon High School compares
Chardon High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.3:1 | ▲ 12% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.1% | ▼ 68% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,054 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,054
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Ohio - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
32.6%
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
$15,078
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 264 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 92.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 92.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.1, Chardon High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chardon Local reports $15,078 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chardon High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chardon Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Munson Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Park Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chardon Early Learning Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chardon High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 219
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other schools in Chardon
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~1,054 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chardon High School
How many students attend Chardon High School?
Chardon High School has 1,054 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chardon, OH. CCD year-over-year: 1,143 (2022-23) → 1,097 (2023-24), nearly flat (-46).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chardon High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chardon High School is 20.3:1, which is 12% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chardon High School?
10.1% of students at Chardon High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chardon High School?
The largest demographic group at Chardon High School is White at 92.0% of enrollment, in Chardon, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chardon High School?
Chardon High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Chardon High School rank among public schools in Chardon?
By Resource Investment Index, Chardon High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Chardon, 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 Chardon on the city page.
What other schools are in Chardon Local?
Besides Chardon High School, Chardon Local also operates Chardon Middle School (716 students), Munson Elementary School (238 students), and Park Elementary School (224 students). See the Chardon Local district page for the complete list.