- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Marengo, OH
Highland High School
Federal NCES profile for Highland High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390488003408
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Marengo · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 16.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Highland High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highland High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Marengo, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Highland High School held near 489 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.2 → 32.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 390488003408 · Marengo, OH High · SMALL · TRAD
468 enr · 15.6:1 · 16.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Highland Elementary School (836 students)
Highland High School held near 489 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.2 → 32.1 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
- Highland Elem
Highland Elementary School
836 students
- This school
Highland High School
468 students
- Highland Middl
Highland Middle School
389 students
What this shows Highland High School reports 468 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.5% | ▼ 48% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 468 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
468
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 33% in Ohio - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.8%
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
$12,522
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 234 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 0.6%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 94.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.8, Highland High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Highland Local reports $12,522 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 Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
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
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~468 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Highland High School
How many students attend Highland High School?
Highland High School has 468 students enrolled. It is a high school in Marengo, OH. CCD year-over-year: 502 (2022-23) → 489 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland High School is 15.6:1, which is 14% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 1% lower 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 Highland High School?
16.5% 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 94.4% of enrollment, in Marengo, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland High School?
Highland High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 public schools in Marengo?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Marengo, 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 Highland Local?
Besides Highland High School, Highland Local also operates Highland Elementary School (836 students) and Highland Middle School (389 students). See the Highland Local district page for the complete list.