Enrollment
489
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Gallipolis, OH
Gallia Academy High School
Federal NCES profile for Gallia Academy 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 390440300989
👥 S:T ratio 28
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gallia Academy High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Gallipolis · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- students per teacher
- 38.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Gallia Academy High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gallia Academy High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Gallipolis, OH.
School address
District: Gallipolis City · Ohio
NCES ID 390440300989 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.0%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gallia Academy High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gallia Academy High School
Gallia Academy High School is a mid-sized high school in Gallipolis, Ohio, enrolling 489 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 38.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 489 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 682 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #360.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 245 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Gallipolis City spends $11,206 per pupil, 24% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 25.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Gallipolis City also operates Gallia Academy Middle School (414 students) and Washington Elementary School (401 students) alongside Gallia Academy 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 Gallia Academy High School compares
Gallia Academy 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 | 38.0% | ▲ 20% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 489 | top 33% | - | - |
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.
489
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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
40.5%
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
$11,206
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 245 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 88.1%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 88.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.8, Gallia Academy High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gallipolis City, which includes Gallia Academy High School.
$11,206
Per student
-24%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.1%
State 43.5%
Federal 25.4%
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 Gallia Academy High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gallia Academy Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Green Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rio Grande Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gallia Academy High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 235
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~489 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Gallia Academy High School
How many students attend Gallia Academy High School?
Gallia Academy High School has 489 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gallipolis, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gallia Academy High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gallia Academy 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 Gallia Academy High School?
38.0% of students at Gallia Academy High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gallia Academy High School?
The largest demographic group at Gallia Academy High School is White at 88.1% of enrollment, in Gallipolis, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gallia Academy High School?
Gallia Academy High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gallia Academy High School rank among public schools in Gallipolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Gallia Academy High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Gallipolis, 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 Gallipolis on the city page.
Is Gallia Academy High School a good school?
Gallia Academy High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 Gallipolis City?
Besides Gallia Academy High School, Gallipolis City also operates Gallia Academy Middle School (414 students), Washington Elementary School (401 students), and Green Elementary School (320 students). See the Gallipolis City district page for the complete list.
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