- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390461902463
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 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 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Saint Paris · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
Graham High School shrank from 551 students in 2022-23 to 512 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-39 students YoY 390461902463 · Saint Paris, OH High · SMALL · TRAD
491 enr · 20.5:1 · 24.3% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Graham Elementary School (735 students)
Graham High School shrank from 551 students in 2022-23 to 512 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Graham High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Graham Element
Graham Elementary School
735 students
- This school
Graham High School
491 students
- Graham Middle
Graham Middle School
362 students
What this shows Graham High School reports 491 students on the CCD universe file.
How Graham High School compares
Graham 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,014
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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.
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
District finance for Graham Local reports $13,014 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~491 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 551 (2022-23) → 512 (2023-24), down 39.
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 49/100 (higher 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 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.
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.