Enrollment
638
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Hillsboro, OH
Hillsboro High School
Federal NCES profile for Hillsboro High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390441201059
👥 S:T ratio 36
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillsboro High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Hillsboro · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 87.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillsboro High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillsboro High School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Hillsboro, OH.
School address
District: Hillsboro City · Ohio
NCES ID 390441201059 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
87.3%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+176% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hillsboro High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hillsboro High School
Hillsboro High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Hillsboro, Ohio, enrolling 638 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 87.3% of students qualify for free meals, 176% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 638 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 22 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #7.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 319 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Hillsboro City also operates Hillsboro Middle School (472 students) and Hillsboro Early Childhood Center (456 students) alongside Hillsboro 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 Hillsboro High School compares
Hillsboro 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 | 15.9:1 | ▼ 13% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.3% | ▲ 176% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 638 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
638
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
87.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 176% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 36% in Ohio - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
50.2%
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
$14,623
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 319 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 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 88.9%
Two or More 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
African American 2.2%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.5, Hillsboro High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hillsboro City, which includes Hillsboro High School.
$14,623
Per student
0%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.3%
State 45.3%
Federal 19.4%
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 Hillsboro High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsboro Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillsboro Early Childhood Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillsboro Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillsboro Intermediate School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hillsboro High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~638 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hillsboro High School
How many students attend Hillsboro High School?
Hillsboro High School has 638 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hillsboro, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillsboro High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillsboro High School is 15.9:1, which is 13% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 1% 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 Hillsboro High School?
87.3% of students at Hillsboro High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillsboro High School?
The largest demographic group at Hillsboro High School is White at 88.9% of enrollment, in Hillsboro, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillsboro High School?
Hillsboro High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Hillsboro High School rank among public schools in Hillsboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillsboro High School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Hillsboro, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hillsboro on the city page.
Is Hillsboro High School a good school?
Hillsboro High School earns 34/100 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 Hillsboro City?
Besides Hillsboro High School, Hillsboro City also operates Hillsboro Middle School (472 students), Hillsboro Early Childhood Center (456 students), and Hillsboro Primary School (344 students). See the Hillsboro City district page for the complete list.
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