Enrollment
491
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Saint Paris, OH
Graham High School
Federal NCES profile for Graham High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390461902463
👥 S:T ratio 18
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Graham High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Saint Paris · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.5:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 24.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Graham High School has class sizes larger than 78% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Graham High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Saint Paris, OH.
School address
District: Graham Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390461902463 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.5:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.3%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Graham High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Graham High School
Graham High School is a mid-sized high school in Saint Paris, Ohio, enrolling 491 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 491 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 768 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #113.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 246 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
16.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 17.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Graham Local also operates Graham Elementary School (735 students) and Graham Middle School (362 students) alongside Graham 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 Graham High School compares
Graham 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 | 20.5:1 | ▲ 13% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.3% | ▼ 23% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 491 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
491
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 78% in Ohio - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,909
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 246 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 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 91.9%
Two or More 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.2, Graham High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Graham Local, which includes Graham High School.
$12,909
Per student
-12%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.9%
State 48.8%
Federal 17.2%
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 Graham High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graham Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Graham Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Graham High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~491 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Graham High School
How many students attend Graham High School?
Graham High School has 491 students enrolled. It is a high school in Saint Paris, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Graham High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Graham High School is 20.5:1, which is 13% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Graham High School?
24.3% of students at Graham High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Graham High School?
The largest demographic group at Graham High School is White at 91.9% of enrollment, in Saint Paris, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Graham High School?
Graham High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Graham High School rank among public schools in Saint Paris?
By Resource Investment Index, Graham High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Saint Paris, 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 Saint Paris on the city page.
Is Graham High School a good school?
Graham High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% 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 Graham Local?
Besides Graham High School, Graham Local also operates Graham Elementary School (735 students) and Graham Middle School (362 students). See the Graham Local district page for the complete list.
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