- Enrollment
- 824
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390484903274
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 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 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Medina · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Highland High School held near 1,032 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.9 → 51.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 390484903274 · Medina, OH High · MID · TRAD
989 enr · 21:1 · 4.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Highland Middle School (824 students)
Highland High School held near 1,032 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.9 → 51.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Highland High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Highland High School
989 students
- Highland Middl
Highland Middle School
824 students
- Sharon Element
Sharon Elementary School
627 students
- Granger Elemen
Granger Elementary School
512 students
- Hinckley Eleme 384
Hinckley Elementary School
384 students
- Highland Virtu 6
Highland Virtual Learning Academy
6 students
What this shows Highland High School reports 989 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highland High School compares
Highland High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,966
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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.
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
District finance for Highland Local reports $11,966 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~989 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,028 (2022-23) → 1,032 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
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 46/100 (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 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.
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.