- Enrollment
- 1,075
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Defiance, OH
Defiance High School
Federal NCES profile for Defiance High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390438600841
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Defiance High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #6 of 8
- public schools in Defiance · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 37.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Defiance High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Defiance High School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Defiance, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Defiance High School held near 713 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.5 → 44.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 390438600841 · Defiance, OH High · MID · TRAD
697 enr · 15.8:1 · 37.1% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Defiance Elementary School (1,075 students)
Defiance High School held near 713 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.5 → 44.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Defiance High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Defiance Eleme
Defiance Elementary School
1,075 students
- This school
Defiance High School
697 students
- Defiance Middl
Defiance Middle School
572 students
What this shows Defiance High School reports 697 students on the CCD universe file.
How Defiance High School compares
Defiance 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.1% | ▲ 17% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 697 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
697
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 35% in Ohio - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.7%
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
$13,696
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 232 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 64.3%
Hispanic or Latino 26.1%
African American 6.0%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 64.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.4, Defiance High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Defiance City reports $13,696 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Defiance High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defiance Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Defiance Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Defiance High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~697 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Defiance High School
How many students attend Defiance High School?
Defiance High School has 697 students enrolled. It is a high school in Defiance, OH. CCD year-over-year: 709 (2022-23) → 713 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Defiance High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Defiance High School is 15.8:1, which is 13% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 1% higher 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 Defiance High School?
37.1% of students at Defiance High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Defiance High School?
The largest demographic group at Defiance High School is White at 64.3% of enrollment, in Defiance, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Defiance High School?
Defiance High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Defiance High School rank among public schools in Defiance?
By Resource Investment Index, Defiance High School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Defiance, 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 Defiance on the city page.
What other schools are in Defiance City?
Besides Defiance High School, Defiance City also operates Defiance Elementary School (1,075 students) and Defiance Middle School (572 students). See the Defiance City district page for the complete list.