Enrollment
1,054
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.1%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chardon High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chardon High School
Chardon High School is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Chardon, Ohio, enrolling 1,054 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.1% free-meal eligibility runs 68% below the Ohio average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,054 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 232 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #123.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 264 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Chardon's public schools, it stands alongside Chardon Early Learning Center (219 students): Chardon High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.3:1 vs 27.4:1).
Chardon Local also operates Chardon Middle School (716 students) and Munson Elementary School (238 students) alongside Chardon 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 Chardon High School compares
Chardon 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,402
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chardon Local, which includes Chardon High School.
$14,402
Per student
-2%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.0%
State 19.2%
Federal 10.8%
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 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
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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.
Similar other 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 (~1,054 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.3:1)
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Chardon High School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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