Enrollment
1,592
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Findlay, OH
Findlay High School
Federal NCES profile for Findlay High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 391000000944
👥 S:T ratio 30
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Findlay High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Findlay · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 27.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Findlay High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Findlay High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Findlay, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
91.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.4%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Findlay High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Findlay High School
Findlay High School is a large high school in Findlay, Ohio, enrolling 1,592 students.
At 17.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 27.4% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,592 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 107 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #52.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 43/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 398 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Findlay's high schools, it stands alongside Liberty-Benton High School (549 students): Findlay High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.5:1 vs 21.1:1).
Findlay City also operates Glenwood Middle School (579 students) and Donnell Middle School (522 students) alongside Findlay 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 Findlay High School compares
Findlay 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 | 17.5:1 | ▼ 4% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.4% | ▼ 13% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,592 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,592
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 53% in Ohio - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.4%
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
$12,393
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 398 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 97 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 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 73.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%
Two or More 6.6%
African American 4.0%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 73.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.4, Findlay High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Findlay City, which includes Findlay High School.
$12,393
Per student
-15%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.1%
State 36.3%
Federal 14.6%
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 Findlay High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenwood Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Donnell Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wilson Vance Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northview Primary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whittier Primary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Findlay High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Similar high schools in Findlay
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,592 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Findlay High School
How many students attend Findlay High School?
Findlay High School has 1,592 students enrolled. It is a high school in Findlay, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Findlay High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Findlay High School is 17.5:1, which is 4% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 11% 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 Findlay High School?
27.4% of students at Findlay High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Findlay High School?
The largest demographic group at Findlay High School is White at 73.6% of enrollment, in Findlay, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Findlay High School?
Findlay High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Findlay High School rank among high schools in Findlay?
By Resource Investment Index, Findlay High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Findlay, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Findlay on the city page.
Is Findlay High School a good school?
Findlay High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 Findlay City?
Besides Findlay High School, Findlay City also operates Glenwood Middle School (579 students), Donnell Middle School (522 students), and Wilson Vance Elementary School (412 students). See the Findlay City district page for the complete list.
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