- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dalton, OH
Dalton High School
Federal NCES profile for Dalton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390505403980
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dalton High School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Dalton · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.4:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 11.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Dalton High School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dalton High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Dalton, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Dalton High School held near 292 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.5 → 16.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 390505403980 · Dalton, OH High · SMALL · TRAD
282 enr · 9.4:1 · 11.6% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Dalton Elementary School (339 students)
Dalton High School held near 292 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.5 → 16.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Dalton High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dalton Element
Dalton Elementary School
339 students
- This school
Dalton High School
282 students
- Dalton Middle
Dalton Middle School
277 students
What this shows Dalton High School reports 282 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dalton High School compares
Dalton 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 | 9.4:1 | ▼ 48% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.6% | ▼ 63% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 282 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.4:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
282
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
9.4:1
students per teacher
- 48% below state mean
Top 5% in Ohio - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.7%
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
$13,520
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 282 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Asian 2.1%
African American 1.4%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: White at 90.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.2, Dalton High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dalton Local reports $13,520 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dalton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dalton Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dalton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~282 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dalton High School
How many students attend Dalton High School?
Dalton High School has 282 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dalton, OH. CCD year-over-year: 294 (2022-23) → 292 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dalton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dalton High School is 9.4:1, which is 48% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 40% lower 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 Dalton High School?
11.6% of students at Dalton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dalton High School?
The largest demographic group at Dalton High School is White at 90.8% of enrollment, in Dalton, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dalton High School?
Dalton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher 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 Dalton High School rank among public schools in Dalton?
By Resource Investment Index, Dalton High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Dalton, 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 Dalton Local?
Besides Dalton High School, Dalton Local also operates Dalton Elementary School (339 students) and Dalton Middle School (277 students). See the Dalton Local district page for the complete list.