Enrollment
421
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390440601005
👥 S:T ratio 52
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Girard · Resource Index
- 38
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.8%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+118% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Girard Sr High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Girard Sr High School
Girard Sr High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Girard, Ohio, enrolling 421 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12:1, Girard Sr High School is leaner than roughly 90% of Ohio schools and 34% under the state's 18.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 68.8% of students qualify for free meals, 118% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 421 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 121 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #19.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Two or More (7%) (diversity index 37/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 211 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 70.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.6% 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 17 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Girard City School District also operates Prospect Elementary School (498 students) and Girard Intermediate Middle School (349 students) alongside Girard Sr 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 Girard Sr High School compares
Girard Sr 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,712
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Girard City School District, which includes Girard Sr High School.
$13,712
Per student
-6%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.7%
State 57.7%
Federal 15.6%
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 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
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~421 students)
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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.
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 38/100 (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 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. See all public schools in Girard on the city page.
Is Girard Sr High School a good school?
Girard Sr High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% 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 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.
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