Enrollment
501
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cincinnati, OH
Finneytown Secondary Campus
Federal NCES profile for Finneytown Secondary Campus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390473302840
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Finneytown Secondary Campus earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #6 of 87
- schools in Cincinnati · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 53.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Finneytown Secondary Campus has class sizes smaller than 89% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Finneytown Secondary Campus ranks #6 of 87 schools in Cincinnati, OH.
School address
District: Finneytown Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390473302840 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.2%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Finneytown Secondary Campus compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Finneytown Secondary Campus
Finneytown Secondary Campus is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Cincinnati, Ohio, enrolling 501 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.2:1, Finneytown Secondary Campus is leaner than roughly 89% of Ohio schools and 33% under the state's 18.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 53.2% of students qualify for free meals, 68% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 501 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 318 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #22, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (49%) and White (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 125 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 54.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 137 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 501 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Cincinnati's public schools, it stands alongside Walnut Hills High School (2,453 students): Finneytown Secondary Campus is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.2:1 vs 18:1).
Its district, Finneytown Local, also runs Finneytown Elementary (648 students).
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 Finneytown Secondary Campus compares
Finneytown Secondary Campus on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 33% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.2% | ▲ 68% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 501 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
501
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 11% in Ohio - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
54.7%
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
$15,193
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 125 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 137 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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
African American 48.7%
White 27.9%
Two or More 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Asian 6.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 48.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, Finneytown Secondary Campus 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 Finneytown Local, which includes Finneytown Secondary Campus.
$15,193
Per student
+4%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.2%
State 33.5%
Federal 7.4%
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 Finneytown Secondary Campus Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finneytown Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Finneytown Secondary Campus's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar other schools in Cincinnati
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Walnut Hills High School
Standard public school
2,453 students 18:1 students per teacher
Sycamore High School
Standard public school
1,678 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Western Hills University High School
Standard public school
1,342 students 21:1 students per teacher
Princeton Community Middle School
Standard public school
1,332 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
School for Creative and Performing Arts
Standard public school
1,300 students 16:1 students per teacher
Withrow University High School
Standard public school
1,300 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~501 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Finneytown Secondary Campus
How many students attend Finneytown Secondary Campus?
Finneytown Secondary Campus has 501 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cincinnati, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Finneytown Secondary Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Finneytown Secondary Campus is 12.2:1, which is 33% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 22% 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 Finneytown Secondary Campus?
53.2% of students at Finneytown Secondary Campus are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Finneytown Secondary Campus?
The largest demographic group at Finneytown Secondary Campus is African American at 48.7% of enrollment, in Cincinnati, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Finneytown Secondary Campus?
Finneytown Secondary Campus has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 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 Finneytown Secondary Campus rank among schools in Cincinnati?
By Resource Investment Index, Finneytown Secondary Campus ranks #6 of 87 schools in Cincinnati, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cincinnati on the city page.
Is Finneytown Secondary Campus a good school?
Finneytown Secondary Campus earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Finneytown Local?
Besides Finneytown Secondary Campus, Finneytown Local also operates Finneytown Elementary (648 students). See the Finneytown Local district page for the complete list.
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