Enrollment
1,235
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390482903189
👥 S:T ratio 36
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 31/100 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
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
77.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.8%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fitch High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fitch High School
Fitch High School is a large high school in Youngstown, Ohio, enrolling 1,235 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 47.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,235 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 89 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #29.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and African American (14%) (diversity index 46/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 309 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 328 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,235 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Youngstown's high schools, it stands alongside Boardman High School (1,005 students): Fitch High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16:1 vs 14.2:1).
Austintown Local Schools also operates Austintown Elementary School (996 students) and Austintown Middle School (986 students) alongside Fitch 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 Fitch High School compares
Fitch 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,352
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Austintown Local Schools, which includes Fitch High School.
$12,352
Per student
-16%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.9%
State 43.1%
Federal 16.1%
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 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
- 996
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- 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
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 (~1,235 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Fitch High School a good school?
Fitch High School earns 31/100 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 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.
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