- Enrollment
- 917
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Marion, OH
Harding High School
Federal NCES profile for Harding High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390443301259
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harding High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Ohio schools.
- #3 of 5
- high schools in Marion · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 916
- students enrolled
Harding High School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harding High School ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Marion, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-72 students YoY
Harding High School shrank from 1,050 students in 2022-23 to 978 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE added 61.0 → 76.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-72 students YoY 390443301259 · Marion, OH High · MID · TRAD
916 enr · 15:1 · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Ulysses S. Grant Middle School (917 students)
Harding High School shrank from 1,050 students in 2022-23 to 978 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE added 61.0 → 76.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Harding High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ulysses S. Gra
Ulysses S. Grant Middle School
917 students
- This school
Harding High School
916 students
- George Washing
George Washington Elementary School
452 students
- William Mckinl
William Mckinley Elementary School
444 students
- William H. Taf
William H. Taft Elementary School
377 students
- Benjamin Harri 361
Benjamin Harrison Elementary School
361 students
What this shows Harding High School reports 916 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harding High School compares
Harding 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 18% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 916 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
916
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 28% in Ohio - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
75.7%
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
$15,626
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 229 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
194
in-school suspensions + 95 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 67.0%
Two or More 12.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
African American 8.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 67.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.4, Harding High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marion City reports $15,626 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Harding High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ulysses S. Grant Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| George Washington Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| William Mckinley Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| William H. Taft Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Harrison Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harding High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar high schools in Marion
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Buckeye Community School - Marion
Standard public school
824 students 82.4:1 students per teacher
Tri-Rivers Career Center
Vocational / career-technical school
583 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Pleasant High School
Standard public school
347 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Elgin High School
Standard public school
275 students 9.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~916 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Frequently asked questions about Harding High School
How many students attend Harding High School?
Harding High School has 916 students enrolled. It is a high school in Marion, OH. CCD year-over-year: 1,050 (2022-23) → 978 (2023-24), down 72.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harding High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harding High School is 15:1, which is 18% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harding High School?
The largest demographic group at Harding High School is White at 67.0% of enrollment, in Marion, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harding High School?
Harding High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Harding High School rank among high schools in Marion?
By Resource Investment Index, Harding High School ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Marion, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Marion on the city page.
What other schools are in Marion City?
Besides Harding High School, Marion City also operates Ulysses S. Grant Middle School (917 students), George Washington Elementary School (452 students), and William Mckinley Elementary School (444 students). See the Marion City district page for the complete list.