Enrollment
408
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390440200983
👥 S:T ratio 18
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Ohio schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Galion · Resource Index
- 32
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.9%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Galion High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Galion High School
Galion High School is a mid-sized high school in Galion, Ohio, enrolling 408 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 43.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 408 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 546 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #284.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 204 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Galion City also operates Primary Elementary School (421 students) and Intermediate Elementary School (373 students) alongside Galion 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 Galion High School compares
Galion 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,179
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Galion City, which includes Galion High School.
$14,179
Per student
-3%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.4%
State 52.6%
Federal 19.1%
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 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
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~408 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 32/100 (typical 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 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.
Is Galion High School a good school?
Galion High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of 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 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.
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