Enrollment
247
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Columbus Grove, OH
Columbus Grove High School
Federal NCES profile for Columbus Grove High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390493103559
👥 S:T ratio 18
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Columbus Grove High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Ohio schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Columbus Grove · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 58.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Columbus Grove High School has class sizes larger than 79% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Columbus Grove High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Columbus Grove, OH.
School address
District: Columbus Grove Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390493103559 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.7%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+86% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Columbus Grove High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Columbus Grove High School
Columbus Grove High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Columbus Grove, Ohio, enrolling 247 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 58.7% of students qualify for free meals, 86% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 247 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 130 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #54.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 12/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 247 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
13.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Columbus Grove Local also operates Columbus Grove Elementary School (256 students) and Columbus Grove Middle School (223 students) alongside Columbus Grove 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 Columbus Grove High School compares
Columbus Grove 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 | 20.6:1 | ▲ 13% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.7% | ▲ 86% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 247 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
247
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Ohio - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,522
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 247 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 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 93.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Asian 0.8%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: White at 93.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.3, Columbus Grove High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Columbus Grove Local, which includes Columbus Grove High School.
$14,522
Per student
-1%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.0%
State 48.2%
Federal 9.9%
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 Columbus Grove High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Grove Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Columbus Grove Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Columbus Grove High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 223
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~247 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Columbus Grove High School
How many students attend Columbus Grove High School?
Columbus Grove High School has 247 students enrolled. It is a high school in Columbus Grove, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbus Grove High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbus Grove High School is 20.6:1, which is 13% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Columbus Grove High School?
58.7% of students at Columbus Grove High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Columbus Grove High School?
The largest demographic group at Columbus Grove High School is White at 93.5% of enrollment, in Columbus Grove, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Columbus Grove High School?
Columbus Grove High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Columbus Grove High School rank among public schools in Columbus Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Columbus Grove High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Columbus Grove, 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 Columbus Grove on the city page.
Is Columbus Grove High School a good school?
Columbus Grove High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger 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 Columbus Grove Local?
Besides Columbus Grove High School, Columbus Grove Local also operates Columbus Grove Elementary School (256 students) and Columbus Grove Middle School (223 students). See the Columbus Grove Local district page for the complete list.
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