Enrollment
1,881
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390448001662
👥 S:T ratio 16
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 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 28/100 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
- 28
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
90.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.5%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Grove City High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Grove City High School
Grove City High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Grove City, Ohio, enrolling 1,881 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 19.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,881 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 93 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #88, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (8%) (diversity index 38/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 470 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 577 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,881 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 11 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Grove City's high schools, it stands alongside Central Crossing High School (1,674 students): Grove City High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.9:1 vs 20.4:1).
South-Western City also operates Westland High School (1,853 students) and Central Crossing High School (1,674 students) alongside Grove City 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 Grove City High School compares
Grove City 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 | 20.9:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,569
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
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.
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 78.0%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South-Western City, which includes Grove City High School.
$13,569
Per student
-7%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.8%
State 47.4%
Federal 13.8%
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 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
- 1,853
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- 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.
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 (~1,881 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Grove City High School a good school?
Grove City High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio. 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 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.
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