- Enrollment
- 996
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Youngstown, OH
Fitch High School
Federal NCES profile for Fitch High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390482903189
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fitch High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #6 of 8
- high schools in Youngstown · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 47.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Fitch High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fitch High School ranks #6 of 8 high schools in Youngstown, OH.
School address
District: Austintown Local Schools · Ohio
NCES ID 390482903189 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Fitch High School held near 1,230 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 77.4 → 73.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 390482903189 · Youngstown, OH High · MID · TRAD
1,235 enr · 16:1 · 47.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Austintown Elementary School (996 students)
Fitch High School held near 1,230 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 77.4 → 73.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Fitch High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Fitch High School
1,235 students
- Austintown Ele
Austintown Elementary School
996 students
- Austintown Mid
Austintown Middle School
986 students
- Austintown Int
Austintown Intermediate School
895 students
What this shows Fitch High School reports 1,235 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fitch High School compares
Fitch 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 | 16:1 | ▼ 12% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.8% | ▲ 51% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,235 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,235
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 37% in Ohio - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.4%
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
$12,617
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 309 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
229
in-school suspensions + 99 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 71.4%
African American 13.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 71.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.1, Fitch High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Austintown Local Schools reports $12,617 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fitch High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austintown Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Austintown Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Austintown Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fitch High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 986
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 895
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar high schools in Youngstown
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Boardman High School
Standard public school
1,005 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
East High School
Standard public school
612 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Chaney High
Standard public school
536 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Liberty High School
Standard public school
492 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown
Standard public school
374 students 62.3:1 students per teacher
Youngstown Rayen Early College High School
Standard public school
296 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,235 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Frequently asked questions about Fitch High School
How many students attend Fitch High School?
Fitch High School has 1,235 students enrolled. It is a high school in Youngstown, OH. CCD year-over-year: 1,228 (2022-23) → 1,230 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fitch High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fitch High School is 16:1, which is 12% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 2% 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 Fitch High School?
47.8% of students at Fitch High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fitch High School?
The largest demographic group at Fitch High School is White at 71.4% of enrollment, in Youngstown, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fitch High School?
Fitch High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Fitch High School rank among high schools in Youngstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Fitch High School ranks #6 of 8 high schools in Youngstown, 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 Youngstown on the city page.
What other schools are in Austintown Local Schools?
Besides Fitch High School, Austintown Local Schools also operates Austintown Elementary School (996 students), Austintown Middle School (986 students), and Austintown Intermediate School (895 students). See the Austintown Local Schools district page for the complete list.