Enrollment
311
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · New Lebanon, OH
Dixie High School
Federal NCES profile for Dixie High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390487103365
👥 S:T ratio 46
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dixie High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in New Lebanon · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 36.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Dixie High School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dixie High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in New Lebanon, OH.
School address
District: New Lebanon Local School District · Ohio
NCES ID 390487103365 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.0%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dixie High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dixie High School
Dixie High School is a mid-sized high school in New Lebanon, Ohio, enrolling 311 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 36.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 311 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 90% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 536 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #56, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 234 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
New Lebanon Local School District also operates Dixie Elementary School (446 students) and Dixie Middle School (291 students) alongside Dixie 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 Dixie High School compares
Dixie 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 26% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.0% | ▲ 14% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 311 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
311
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 17% in Ohio - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.5%
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
$13,602
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
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 234 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 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 92.6%
Two or More 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
African American 1.6%
Largest group: White at 92.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.1, Dixie High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Lebanon Local School District, which includes Dixie High School.
$13,602
Per student
-7%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.5%
State 53.7%
Federal 11.8%
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 Dixie High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixie Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dixie Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dixie High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~311 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Dixie High School
How many students attend Dixie High School?
Dixie High School has 311 students enrolled. It is a high school in New Lebanon, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dixie High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dixie High School is 13.5:1, which is 26% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 14% 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 Dixie High School?
36.0% of students at Dixie High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dixie High School?
The largest demographic group at Dixie High School is White at 92.6% of enrollment, in New Lebanon, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dixie High School?
Dixie High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Dixie High School rank among public schools in New Lebanon?
By Resource Investment Index, Dixie High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in New Lebanon, 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 New Lebanon on the city page.
Is Dixie High School a good school?
Dixie High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% 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 New Lebanon Local School District?
Besides Dixie High School, New Lebanon Local School District also operates Dixie Elementary School (446 students) and Dixie Middle School (291 students). See the New Lebanon Local School District district page for the complete list.
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