- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ironton, OH
Ironton High School
Federal NCES profile for Ironton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390441401069
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ironton High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Ironton · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 377
- students enrolled
Ironton High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ironton High School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Ironton, OH.
School address
District: Ironton City School District · Ohio
NCES ID 390441401069 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Ironton High School held near 418 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.1 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 390441401069 · Ironton, OH High · SMALL · TRAD
377 enr · 17.1:1 · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Ironton Elementary School (600 students)
Ironton High School held near 418 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.1 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Ironton High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ironton Elemen
Ironton Elementary School
600 students
- This school
Ironton High School
377 students
- Ironton Middle
Ironton Middle School
299 students
What this shows Ironton High School reports 377 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ironton High School compares
Ironton 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 | 17.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 377 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
377
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 49% in Ohio - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.5%
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
$14,110
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 189 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.6%
Two or More 8.5%
African American 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 84.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.5, Ironton High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ironton City School District reports $14,110 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ironton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ironton Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ironton Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ironton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high schools in Ironton
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~377 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ironton High School
How many students attend Ironton High School?
Ironton High School has 377 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ironton, OH. CCD year-over-year: 425 (2022-23) → 418 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ironton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ironton High School is 17.1:1, which is 6% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ironton High School?
The largest demographic group at Ironton High School is White at 84.6% of enrollment, in Ironton, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ironton High School?
Ironton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Ironton High School rank among public schools in Ironton?
By Resource Investment Index, Ironton High School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Ironton, 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 Ironton on the city page.
What other schools are in Ironton City School District?
Besides Ironton High School, Ironton City School District also operates Ironton Elementary School (600 students) and Ironton Middle School (299 students). See the Ironton City School District district page for the complete list.