- Enrollment
- 773
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Harrison Central Jr./Sr. High School shrank from 599 students in 2022-23 to 568 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE held 33.2 → 33.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 390452402133 · Cadiz, OH Other · MID · TRAD
546 enr · 16.5:1 · 37.1% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Harrison Central Elementary School (773 students)
Harrison Central Jr./Sr. High School shrank from 599 students in 2022-23 to 568 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE held 33.2 → 33.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
How Harrison Central Jr./Sr. High School compares
Harrison Central Jr./Sr. 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,517
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
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.
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
District finance for Harrison Hills City reports $16,517 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
Similar other schools in Cadiz
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 (~546 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 599 (2022-23) → 568 (2023-24), down 31.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.