- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390441201059
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 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 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Hillsboro · Resource Index
- 36
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Hillsboro High School held near 627 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 390441201059 · Hillsboro, OH High · MID · TRAD
638 enr · 15.9:1 · 87.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Hillsboro Middle School (472 students)
Hillsboro High School held near 627 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Hillsboro High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hillsboro High School
638 students
- Hillsboro Midd
Hillsboro Middle School
472 students
- Hillsboro Earl
Hillsboro Early Childhood Center
456 students
- Hillsboro Prim
Hillsboro Primary School
344 students
- Hillsboro Inte
Hillsboro Intermediate School
308 students
What this shows Hillsboro High School reports 638 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hillsboro High School compares
Hillsboro 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 | 15.9:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$14,553
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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.
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
District finance for Hillsboro City reports $14,553 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~638 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 654 (2022-23) → 627 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
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 36/100 (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 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.
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.