- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Girard, OH
Girard Sr High School
Federal NCES profile for Girard Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390440601005
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Girard Sr High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Girard · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 68.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Girard Sr High School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Girard Sr High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Girard, OH.
School address
District: Girard City School District · Ohio
NCES ID 390440601005 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-53 students YoY
Girard Sr High School shrank from 493 students in 2022-23 to 440 in 2023-24 (-10.8%).
Teacher FTE added 35.8 → 38.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-53 students YoY 390440601005 · Girard, OH High · SMALL · TRAD
421 enr · 12:1 · 68.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Prospect Elementary School (498 students)
Girard Sr High School shrank from 493 students in 2022-23 to 440 in 2023-24 (-10.8%). Teacher FTE added 35.8 → 38.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Girard Sr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Prospect Eleme
Prospect Elementary School
498 students
- This school
Girard Sr High School
421 students
- Girard Interme
Girard Intermediate Middle School
349 students
- Girard Junior
Girard Junior High School
221 students
What this shows Girard Sr High School reports 421 students on the CCD universe file.
How Girard Sr High School compares
Girard Sr 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 34% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.8% | ▲ 118% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 421 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
421
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 118% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 10% in Ohio - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
70.1%
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
$14,514
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 211 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 17 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 78.6%
Two or More 7.4%
African American 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 78.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.8, Girard Sr High School is about as mixed as the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Girard City School District reports $14,514 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Girard Sr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prospect Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Girard Intermediate Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Girard Junior High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Girard Sr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~421 students)
Frequently asked questions about Girard Sr High School
How many students attend Girard Sr High School?
Girard Sr High School has 421 students enrolled. It is a high school in Girard, OH. CCD year-over-year: 493 (2022-23) → 440 (2023-24), down 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Girard Sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Girard Sr High School is 12:1, which is 34% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 24% lower 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 Girard Sr High School?
68.8% of students at Girard Sr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Girard Sr High School?
The largest demographic group at Girard Sr High School is White at 78.6% of enrollment, in Girard, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Girard Sr High School?
Girard Sr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Girard Sr High School rank among public schools in Girard?
By Resource Investment Index, Girard Sr High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Girard, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Girard City School District?
Besides Girard Sr High School, Girard City School District also operates Prospect Elementary School (498 students), Girard Intermediate Middle School (349 students), and Girard Junior High School (221 students). See the Girard City School District district page for the complete list.