- Enrollment
- 211
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dola, OH
Hardin Northern High School
Federal NCES profile for Hardin Northern High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390474902904
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hardin Northern High School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Ohio schools.
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 61.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 173
- students enrolled
Hardin Northern High School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Hardin Northern Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390474902904 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Hardin Northern High School shrank from 186 students in 2022-23 to 174 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE held 16.3 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-12 students YoY 390474902904 · Dola, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
173 enr · 10.8:1 · 61.8% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Hardin Northern Elementary School (211 students)
Hardin Northern High School shrank from 186 students in 2022-23 to 174 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE held 16.3 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
How Hardin Northern High School compares
Hardin Northern 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 41% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.8% | ▲ 96% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 173 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
173
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 96% 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
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 41% below state mean
Top 7% in Ohio - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.0%
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
$18,227
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 173 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Two or More 2.3%
Largest group: White at 94.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.1, Hardin Northern High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hardin Northern Local reports $18,227 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hardin Northern High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardin Northern Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hardin Northern High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Dola
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~173 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hardin Northern High School
How many students attend Hardin Northern High School?
Hardin Northern High School has 173 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dola, OH. CCD year-over-year: 186 (2022-23) → 174 (2023-24), down 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hardin Northern High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hardin Northern High School is 10.8:1, which is 41% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 31% 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 Hardin Northern High School?
61.8% of students at Hardin Northern High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hardin Northern High School?
The largest demographic group at Hardin Northern High School is White at 94.2% of enrollment, in Dola, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hardin Northern High School?
Hardin Northern High School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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).
What other schools are in Hardin Northern Local?
Besides Hardin Northern High School, Hardin Northern Local also operates Hardin Northern Elementary School (211 students). See the Hardin Northern Local district page for the complete list.