Enrollment
427
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Jefferson, OH
Jefferson Area Sr High School
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Area Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390458702372
👥 S:T ratio 5
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Area Sr High School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Ohio schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Jefferson · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.7:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 27.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson Area Sr High School has class sizes larger than 90% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Area Sr High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Jefferson, OH.
School address
District: Jefferson Area Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390458702372 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.6%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jefferson Area Sr High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jefferson Area Sr High School
Jefferson Area Sr High School is a mid-sized high school in Jefferson, Ohio, enrolling 427 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.7:1 is larger than about 90% of Ohio schools and 30% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 27.6% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 427 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 731 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #727, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 427 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Jefferson Area Local spends $11,185 per pupil, 24% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Jefferson Area Local also operates Jefferson Elementary (654 students) and Rock Creek Elementary School (313 students) alongside Jefferson Area Sr 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 Jefferson Area Sr High School compares
Jefferson Area Sr 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 | 23.7:1 | ▲ 30% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.6% | ▼ 13% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 427 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.7:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
427
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
23.7:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 90% in Ohio - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
38.6%
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
$11,185
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 427 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.7 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 88.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 88.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.6, Jefferson Area Sr High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jefferson Area Local, which includes Jefferson Area Sr High School.
$11,185
Per student
-24%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.6%
State 53.8%
Federal 8.7%
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 Jefferson Area Sr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rock Creek Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Area Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Area Local Schools Online | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Jefferson Area Sr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 28.5:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 6
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~427 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Area Sr High School
How many students attend Jefferson Area Sr High School?
Jefferson Area Sr High School has 427 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jefferson, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Area Sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Area Sr High School is 23.7:1, which is 30% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 51% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jefferson Area Sr High School?
27.6% of students at Jefferson Area Sr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson Area Sr High School?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson Area Sr High School is White at 88.3% of enrollment, in Jefferson, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Area Sr High School?
Jefferson Area Sr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower 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 Jefferson Area Sr High School rank among public schools in Jefferson?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Area Sr High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Jefferson, 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 Jefferson on the city page.
Is Jefferson Area Sr High School a good school?
Jefferson Area Sr High School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Ohio schools. 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 Jefferson Area Local?
Besides Jefferson Area Sr High School, Jefferson Area Local also operates Jefferson Elementary (654 students), Rock Creek Elementary School (313 students), and Jefferson Area Junior High School (285 students). See the Jefferson Area Local district page for the complete list.
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