- Enrollment
- 1,853
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Grove City, OH
Grove City High School
Federal NCES profile for Grove City High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390448001662
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grove City High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #15 of 17
- public schools in Grove City · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.9:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 19.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Grove City High School has class sizes larger than 81% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grove City High School ranks #15 of 17 public schools in Grove City, OH.
School address
District: South-Western City · Ohio
NCES ID 390448001662 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Grove City High School held near 1,853 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 91.0 → 89.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 390448001662 · Grove City, OH High · MID · TRAD
1,881 enr · 20.9:1 · 19.5% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Westland High School (1,853 students)
Grove City High School held near 1,853 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 91.0 → 89.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Grove City High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Grove City High School
1,881 students
- Westland High
Westland High School
1,853 students
- Central Crossi
Central Crossing High School
1,674 students
- Franklin Heigh
Franklin Heights High School
1,398 students
- Buckeye Woods 742
Buckeye Woods Elementary School
742 students
- Holt Crossing 733
Holt Crossing Intermediate School
733 students
What this shows Grove City High School reports 1,881 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grove City High School compares
Grove City High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.9:1 | ▲ 15% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.5% | ▼ 38% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,881 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,881
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in Ohio - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
44.0%
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
$14,393
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 470 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
406
in-school suspensions + 171 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 78.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 6.0%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 78.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.8, Grove City High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South-Western City reports $14,393 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Grove City High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westland High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Crossing High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Heights High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Buckeye Woods Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Holt Crossing Intermediate School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grove City High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,674
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,398
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar high schools in Grove City
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,881 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Grove City High School
How many students attend Grove City High School?
Grove City High School has 1,881 students enrolled. It is a high school in Grove City, OH. CCD year-over-year: 1,881 (2022-23) → 1,853 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grove City High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grove City High School is 20.9:1, which is 15% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grove City High School?
19.5% of students at Grove City High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grove City High School?
The largest demographic group at Grove City High School is White at 78.0% of enrollment, in Grove City, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grove City High School?
Grove City High School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 Grove City High School rank among public schools in Grove City?
By Resource Investment Index, Grove City High School ranks #15 of 17 public schools in Grove City, 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 Grove City on the city page.
What other schools are in South-Western City?
Besides Grove City High School, South-Western City also operates Westland High School (1,853 students), Central Crossing High School (1,674 students), and Franklin Heights High School (1,398 students). See the South-Western City district page for the complete list.