Enrollment
989
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Medina, OH
Highland High School
Federal NCES profile for Highland High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390484903274
👥 S:T ratio 16
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland High School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Medina · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 21:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 4.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Highland High School has class sizes larger than 81% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highland High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Medina, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
4.0%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-87% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Highland High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Highland High School
Highland High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Medina, Ohio, enrolling 989 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 4.0% free-meal eligibility runs 87% below the Ohio average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 94% of state schools at 989 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 197 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #58.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 22 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 247 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Highland Local spends $11,453 per pupil, 22% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Medina's high schools, it stands alongside Medina High School (1,767 students): Highland High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21:1 vs 15.8:1).
Highland Local also operates Highland Middle School (824 students) and Sharon Elementary School (627 students) alongside Highland 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 Highland High School compares
Highland 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 | 21:1 | ▲ 15% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.0% | ▼ 87% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 989 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
989
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
4.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21:1
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
20.3%
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
$11,453
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 247 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 92.1%
Two or More 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Asian 1.9%
African American 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 92.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.0, Highland High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Highland Local, which includes Highland High School.
$11,453
Per student
-22%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.3%
State 18.6%
Federal 7.1%
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 Highland High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sharon Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Granger Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hinckley Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highland Virtual Learning Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Highland High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 824
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 6
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools in Medina
2 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 (~989 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Highland High School
How many students attend Highland High School?
Highland High School has 989 students enrolled. It is a high school in Medina, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland High School is 21:1, which is 15% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Highland High School?
4.0% of students at Highland High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highland High School?
The largest demographic group at Highland High School is White at 92.1% of enrollment, in Medina, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland High School?
Highland High School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Highland High School rank among high schools in Medina?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Medina, 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 Medina on the city page.
Is Highland High School a good school?
Highland High School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Ohio schools. 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 Highland Local?
Besides Highland High School, Highland Local also operates Highland Middle School (824 students), Sharon Elementary School (627 students), and Granger Elementary School (512 students). See the Highland Local district page for the complete list.
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