Enrollment
546
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cadiz, OH
Harrison Central Jr./Sr. High School
Federal NCES profile for Harrison Central Jr./Sr. High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390452402133
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harrison Central Jr./Sr. High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Cadiz · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 37.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Harrison Central Jr./Sr. High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harrison Central Jr./Sr. High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Cadiz, OH.
School address
District: Harrison Hills City · Ohio
NCES ID 390452402133 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.1%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Harrison Central Jr./Sr. High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Harrison Central Jr./Sr. High School
Harrison Central Jr./Sr. High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Cadiz, Ohio, enrolling 546 students.
At 16.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 37.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 546 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 679 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #322.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 273 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 110 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 546 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Cadiz's public schools, it stands alongside Harrison Central Elementary School (773 students): Harrison Central Jr./Sr. High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.5:1 vs 18:1).
Its district, Harrison Hills City, also runs Harrison Central Elementary School (773 students).
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 Harrison Central Jr./Sr. High School compares
Harrison Central Jr./Sr. 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 | 16.5:1 | ▼ 9% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.1% | ▲ 17% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 546 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
546
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 42% in Ohio - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.2%
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
$14,795
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 273 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
55
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 92.9%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 92.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.5, Harrison Central Jr./Sr. High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Harrison Hills City, which includes Harrison Central Jr./Sr. High School.
$14,795
Per student
+1%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.8%
State 30.5%
Federal 7.7%
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 Harrison Central Jr./Sr. High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Central Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harrison Central Jr./Sr. High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 773
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Cadiz
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~546 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Harrison Central Jr./Sr. High School
How many students attend Harrison Central Jr./Sr. High School?
Harrison Central Jr./Sr. High School has 546 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cadiz, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harrison Central Jr./Sr. High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harrison Central Jr./Sr. High School is 16.5:1, which is 9% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 5% higher 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 Harrison Central Jr./Sr. High School?
37.1% of students at Harrison Central Jr./Sr. High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harrison Central Jr./Sr. High School?
The largest demographic group at Harrison Central Jr./Sr. High School is White at 92.9% of enrollment, in Cadiz, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harrison Central Jr./Sr. High School?
Harrison Central Jr./Sr. High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 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 Harrison Central Jr./Sr. High School rank among public schools in Cadiz?
By Resource Investment Index, Harrison Central Jr./Sr. High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Cadiz, 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 Cadiz on the city page.
Is Harrison Central Jr./Sr. High School a good school?
Harrison Central Jr./Sr. High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 Harrison Hills City?
Besides Harrison Central Jr./Sr. High School, Harrison Hills City also operates Harrison Central Elementary School (773 students). See the Harrison Hills City district page for the complete list.
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