- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Garfield Heights, OH
Garfield Heights High School
Federal NCES profile for Garfield Heights High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390440400994
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Garfield Heights High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 81% of Ohio schools.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Garfield Heights · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.9:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 942
- students enrolled
Garfield Heights High School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Garfield Heights High School ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Garfield Heights, OH.
School address
District: Garfield Heights City Schools · Ohio
NCES ID 390440400994 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Garfield Heights High School held near 1,084 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 68.0 → 58.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 390440400994 · Garfield Heights, OH High · MID · TRAD
942 enr · 13.9:1 · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Garfield Heights Middle School (541 students)
Garfield Heights High School held near 1,084 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 68.0 → 58.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Garfield Heights High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Garfield Heights High School
942 students
- Garfield Heigh
Garfield Heights Middle School
541 students
- William Foster
William Foster Elementary School
398 students
- Elmwood Elemen 374
Elmwood Elementary School
374 students
- Maple Leaf Ele 326
Maple Leaf Elementary School
326 students
What this shows Garfield Heights High School reports 942 students on the CCD universe file.
How Garfield Heights High School compares
Garfield Heights High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 24% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 942 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
942
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 19% in Ohio - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
74.1%
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
$16,472
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 314 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 210 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 83.3%
Two or More 8.3%
White 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 83.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.3, Garfield Heights High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
District finance for Garfield Heights City Schools reports $16,472 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Garfield Heights High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garfield Heights Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| William Foster Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elmwood Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maple Leaf Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Garfield Heights High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar high schools in Garfield Heights
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~942 students)
Frequently asked questions about Garfield Heights High School
How many students attend Garfield Heights High School?
Garfield Heights High School has 942 students enrolled. It is a high school in Garfield Heights, OH. CCD year-over-year: 1,109 (2022-23) → 1,084 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garfield Heights High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Garfield Heights High School is 13.9:1, which is 24% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Garfield Heights High School?
The largest demographic group at Garfield Heights High School is African American at 83.3% of enrollment, in Garfield Heights, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Garfield Heights High School?
Garfield Heights High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Garfield Heights High School rank among public schools in Garfield Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Garfield Heights High School ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Garfield Heights, 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 Garfield Heights on the city page.
What other schools are in Garfield Heights City Schools?
Besides Garfield Heights High School, Garfield Heights City Schools also operates Garfield Heights Middle School (541 students), William Foster Elementary School (398 students), and Elmwood Elementary School (374 students). See the Garfield Heights City Schools district page for the complete list.