- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Galion, OH
Galion High School
Federal NCES profile for Galion High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390440200983
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Galion High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Ohio schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Galion · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 43.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Galion High School has class sizes larger than 78% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Galion High School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Galion, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Galion High School shrank from 440 students in 2022-23 to 403 in 2023-24 (-8.4%).
Teacher FTE added 20.6 → 21.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 390440200983 · Galion, OH High · SMALL · TRAD
408 enr · 20.4:1 · 43.9% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Primary Elementary School (421 students)
Galion High School shrank from 440 students in 2022-23 to 403 in 2023-24 (-8.4%). Teacher FTE added 20.6 → 21.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Galion High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Primary Elemen
Primary Elementary School
421 students
- This school
Galion High School
408 students
- Intermediate E
Intermediate Elementary School
373 students
- Galion Middle
Galion Middle School
357 students
What this shows Galion High School reports 408 students on the CCD universe file.
How Galion High School compares
Galion High School is a shrinking 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 | 20.4:1 | ▲ 12% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.9% | ▲ 39% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 408 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
408
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Ohio - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
46.6%
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
$14,383
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 204 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 91.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.2, Galion High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Galion City reports $14,383 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Galion High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Intermediate Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Galion Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Galion High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~408 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Galion High School
How many students attend Galion High School?
Galion High School has 408 students enrolled. It is a high school in Galion, OH. CCD year-over-year: 440 (2022-23) → 403 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Galion High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Galion High School is 20.4:1, which is 12% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Galion High School?
43.9% of students at Galion High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Galion High School?
The largest demographic group at Galion High School is White at 91.4% of enrollment, in Galion, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Galion High School?
Galion High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Galion High School rank among public schools in Galion?
By Resource Investment Index, Galion High School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Galion, 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 Galion on the city page.
What other schools are in Galion City?
Besides Galion High School, Galion City also operates Primary Elementary School (421 students), Intermediate Elementary School (373 students), and Galion Middle School (357 students). See the Galion City district page for the complete list.