Enrollment
1,847
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Hilliard, OH
Hilliard Davidson High School
Federal NCES profile for Hilliard Davidson High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390470102748
👥 S:T ratio 26
📚 AP courses 90
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hilliard Davidson High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Hilliard · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.5:1
- students per teacher
- 16.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hilliard Davidson High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hilliard Davidson High School ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Hilliard, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
100.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.0%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hilliard Davidson High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hilliard Davidson High School
Hilliard Davidson High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Hilliard, Ohio, enrolling 1,847 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 16.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,847 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 95 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #41.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 52/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 18 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 382 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Hilliard's high schools, it stands alongside Hilliard Bradley High School (1,712 students): Hilliard Davidson High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.5:1 vs 20.4:1).
Hilliard City also operates Hilliard Bradley High School (1,712 students) and Hilliard Darby High School (1,674 students) alongside Hilliard Davidson 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 Hilliard Davidson High School compares
Hilliard Davidson 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 2% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.0% | ▼ 49% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,847 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,847
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Ohio - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.6%
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
$14,096
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
Counselors4.8 FTE
Per 382 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 73 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 67.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%
African American 8.7%
Asian 5.5%
Two or More 5.0%
Largest group: White at 67.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.8, Hilliard Davidson High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hilliard City, which includes Hilliard Davidson High School.
$14,096
Per student
-4%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.3%
State 25.7%
Federal 10.0%
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 Hilliard Davidson High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilliard Bradley High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hilliard Darby High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hilliard Weaver Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hilliard Memorial Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hilliard Heritage Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hilliard Davidson High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,712
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,674
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 917
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar high schools in Hilliard
3 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 (~1,847 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Hilliard Davidson High School
How many students attend Hilliard Davidson High School?
Hilliard Davidson High School has 1,847 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hilliard, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hilliard Davidson High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hilliard Davidson High School is 18.5:1, which is 2% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hilliard Davidson High School?
16.0% of students at Hilliard Davidson High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hilliard Davidson High School?
The largest demographic group at Hilliard Davidson High School is White at 67.1% of enrollment, in Hilliard, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hilliard Davidson High School?
Hilliard Davidson High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Hilliard Davidson High School rank among high schools in Hilliard?
By Resource Investment Index, Hilliard Davidson High School ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Hilliard, 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 Hilliard on the city page.
Is Hilliard Davidson High School a good school?
Hilliard Davidson High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio. 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 Hilliard City?
Besides Hilliard Davidson High School, Hilliard City also operates Hilliard Bradley High School (1,712 students), Hilliard Darby High School (1,674 students), and Hilliard Weaver Middle School (917 students). See the Hilliard City district page for the complete list.
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