Enrollment
824
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Medina, OH
Highland Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Highland Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390484903275
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Ohio schools.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Medina · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.5:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 4.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Highland Middle School has class sizes larger than 90% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Middle School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Medina, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.5:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
4.8%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-85% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Highland Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Highland Middle School
Highland Middle School is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Medina, Ohio, enrolling 824 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.5:1 is larger than about 90% of Ohio schools and 29% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 4.8% free-meal eligibility runs 85% below the Ohio average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 90% of state schools at 824 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 274 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #228, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 824 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Highland Local spends $11,453 per pupil, 22% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Medina's public schools, it stands alongside Medina County Career Center (787 students): Highland Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.5:1 vs 7.5:1).
Highland Local also operates Highland High School (989 students) and Sharon Elementary School (627 students) alongside Highland Middle 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 Middle School compares
Highland Middle 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 | 23.5:1 | ▲ 29% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.8% | ▼ 85% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 824 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.5:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
824
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
4.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% 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
23.5:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 90% in Ohio - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
14.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 824 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 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 91.6%
Two or More 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Asian 2.3%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 91.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.9, Highland Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Highland Local, which includes Highland Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sharon Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Granger Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower 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 Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 989
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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 other schools in Medina
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Medina County Career Center
Vocational / career-technical school
787 students 7.5:1 students per teacher
Granger Elementary School
Standard public school
512 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Eliza Northrop Elementary
Standard public school
466 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Evolve Academy
Special-education school
12 students
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 (~824 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Highland Middle School
How many students attend Highland Middle School?
Highland Middle School has 824 students enrolled. It is a public school in Medina, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Middle School is 23.5:1, which is 29% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Highland Middle School?
4.8% of students at Highland Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highland Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Highland Middle School is White at 91.6% of enrollment, in Medina, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland Middle School?
Highland Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Highland Middle School rank among schools in Medina?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Middle School ranks #5 of 5 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 schools in Medina on the city page.
Is Highland Middle School a good school?
Highland Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% 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 Middle School, Highland Local also operates Highland High School (989 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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