Enrollment
959
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Fremont, OH
Fremont Ross High School
Federal NCES profile for Fremont Ross High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390440100974
👥 S:T ratio 28
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fremont Ross High School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #8 of 8
- public schools in Fremont · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.1:1
- students per teacher
- 41.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Fremont Ross High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fremont Ross High School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Fremont, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
53.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.7%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fremont Ross High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fremont Ross High School
Fremont Ross High School is a large high school in Fremont, Ohio, enrolling 959 students.
At 18.1:1, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 41.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 94% of state schools at 959 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 243 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #207, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 59/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 959 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Fremont's high schools, it stands alongside Vanguard Tech Center (177 students): Fremont Ross High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.1:1 vs 6.6:1).
Fremont City also operates Fremont Middle School (799 students) and Otis Elementary School (394 students) alongside Fremont Ross 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 Fremont Ross High School compares
Fremont Ross 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 | 18.1:1 | ▼ 1% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.7% | ▲ 32% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 959 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
959
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 58% in Ohio - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
53.5%
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
$13,282
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 959 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 90 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 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 57.4%
Hispanic or Latino 25.5%
African American 8.8%
Two or More 8.0%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 57.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.1, Fremont Ross 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 Fremont City, which includes Fremont Ross High School.
$13,282
Per student
-9%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.9%
State 38.3%
Federal 14.8%
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 Fremont Ross High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Otis Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lutz Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Croghan Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Atkinson Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fremont Ross High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 799
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools in Fremont
1 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 (~959 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Fremont Ross High School
How many students attend Fremont Ross High School?
Fremont Ross High School has 959 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fremont, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fremont Ross High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fremont Ross High School is 18.1:1, which is 1% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 15% 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 Fremont Ross High School?
41.7% of students at Fremont Ross High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fremont Ross High School?
The largest demographic group at Fremont Ross High School is White at 57.4% of enrollment, in Fremont, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fremont Ross High School?
Fremont Ross High School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Fremont Ross High School rank among public schools in Fremont?
By Resource Investment Index, Fremont Ross High School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Fremont, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Fremont on the city page.
Is Fremont Ross High School a good school?
Fremont Ross High School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 Fremont City?
Besides Fremont Ross High School, Fremont City also operates Fremont Middle School (799 students), Otis Elementary School (394 students), and Lutz Elementary School (393 students). See the Fremont City district page for the complete list.
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