Enrollment
656
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Geneva, OH
Geneva High School
Federal NCES profile for Geneva High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390440501003
👥 S:T ratio 12
📚 AP courses 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Geneva High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Geneva · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.9:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 54.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Geneva High School has class sizes larger than 85% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Geneva High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Geneva, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.7%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+73% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Geneva High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Geneva High School
Geneva High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Geneva, Ohio, enrolling 656 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 54.7% of students qualify for free meals, 73% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 656 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 230 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #147.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 8 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 328 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Geneva Area City also operates Geneva Middle School (449 students) and Geneva Platt R. Spencer Elementary School (343 students) alongside Geneva 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 Geneva High School compares
Geneva 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 | 21.9:1 | ▲ 20% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.7% | ▲ 73% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 656 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
656
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 85% in Ohio - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
45.6%
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
$12,257
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 328 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 76 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 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 88.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.8, Geneva High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Geneva Area City, which includes Geneva High School.
$12,257
Per student
-16%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.0%
State 41.0%
Federal 14.0%
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 Geneva High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geneva Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Geneva Platt R. Spencer Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cork Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Austinburg Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Geneva High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 216
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- 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 (~656 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Geneva High School
How many students attend Geneva High School?
Geneva High School has 656 students enrolled. It is a high school in Geneva, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Geneva High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Geneva High School is 21.9:1, which is 20% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Geneva High School?
54.7% of students at Geneva High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Geneva High School?
The largest demographic group at Geneva High School is White at 88.1% of enrollment, in Geneva, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Geneva High School?
Geneva High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Geneva High School rank among public schools in Geneva?
By Resource Investment Index, Geneva High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Geneva, 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 Geneva on the city page.
Is Geneva High School a good school?
Geneva High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% 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 Geneva Area City?
Besides Geneva High School, Geneva Area City also operates Geneva Middle School (449 students), Geneva Platt R. Spencer Elementary School (343 students), and Cork Elementary School (285 students). See the Geneva Area City district page for the complete list.
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