- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 391000000944
👥 S:T ratio 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 34/100 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
- 34
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+135 students YoY
Findlay High School grew from 1,915 students in 2022-23 to 2,050 in 2023-24 (+7.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 91.4 → 90.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+135 students YoY 391000000944 · Findlay, OH High · MID · TRAD
1,592 enr · 17.5:1 · 27.4% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Glenwood Middle School (579 students)
Findlay High School grew from 1,915 students in 2022-23 to 2,050 in 2023-24 (+7.0%). Teacher FTE lost 91.4 → 90.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Findlay High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Findlay High School
1,592 students
- Glenwood Middl 579
Glenwood Middle School
579 students
- Donnell Middle 522
Donnell Middle School
522 students
- Wilson Vance E 412
Wilson Vance Elementary School
412 students
- Northview Prim 399
Northview Primary School
399 students
- Whittier Prima 396
Whittier Primary School
396 students
What this shows Findlay High School reports 1,592 students on the CCD universe file.
How Findlay High School compares
Findlay High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,996
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
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.
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
District finance for Findlay City reports $12,996 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~1,592 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,915 (2022-23) → 2,050 (2023-24), up 135.
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 34/100 (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 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.
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.