Enrollment
395
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Millersburg, OH
Hiland High School
Federal NCES profile for Hiland High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390476802938
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hiland High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Millersburg · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 3.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hiland High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hiland High School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Millersburg, OH.
School address
District: East Holmes Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390476802938 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
3.3%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-90% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hiland High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hiland High School
Hiland High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Millersburg, Ohio, enrolling 395 students.
At 16.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 3.3% free-meal eligibility runs 90% below the Ohio average.
With 395 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 225 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #199, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 12/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 395 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
15.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 20.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Millersburg's public schools, it stands alongside West Holmes Digital Academy (34 students): Hiland High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.5:1 vs 17:1).
East Holmes Local also operates Berlin Elementary School (332 students) and Chestnut Ridge Elementary School (217 students) alongside Hiland 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 Hiland High School compares
Hiland 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 | 16.5:1 | ▼ 9% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.3% | ▼ 90% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 395 | top 49% | - | - |
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.
395
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
3.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% 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
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
15.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,693
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 395 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 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 93.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.7, Hiland High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Holmes Local, which includes Hiland High School.
$13,693
Per student
-7%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.9%
State 26.2%
Federal 20.9%
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 Hiland High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chestnut Ridge Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winesburg Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walnut Creek Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mt Hope Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hiland High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 217
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 148
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 142
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 98
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Millersburg
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~395 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hiland High School
How many students attend Hiland High School?
Hiland High School has 395 students enrolled. It is a public school in Millersburg, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hiland High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hiland 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 Hiland High School?
3.3% of students at Hiland High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hiland High School?
The largest demographic group at Hiland High School is White at 93.9% of enrollment, in Millersburg, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hiland High School?
Hiland High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 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 Hiland High School rank among schools in Millersburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Hiland High School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Millersburg, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Millersburg on the city page.
Is Hiland High School a good school?
Hiland High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 East Holmes Local?
Besides Hiland High School, East Holmes Local also operates Berlin Elementary School (332 students), Chestnut Ridge Elementary School (217 students), and Winesburg Elementary School (148 students). See the East Holmes Local district page for the complete list.
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