- Enrollment
- 1,022
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Kenton, OH
Kenton High School
Federal NCES profile for Kenton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 391002501091
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kenton High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Kenton · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- students per teacher
- 35.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Kenton High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kenton High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Kenton, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Kenton High School held near 547 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 391002501091 · Kenton, OH High · MID · TRAD
544 enr · 18.8:1 · 35.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Kenton Elementary School (1,022 students)
Kenton High School held near 547 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Kenton High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kenton Element
Kenton Elementary School
1,022 students
- This school
Kenton High School
544 students
- Kenton Middle 285
Kenton Middle School
285 students
What this shows Kenton High School reports 544 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kenton High School compares
Kenton 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 3% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.1% | ▲ 11% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 544 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
544
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 64% in Ohio - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.6%
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
$13,569
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 272 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Asian 2.0%
Two or More 1.8%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 89.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.8, Kenton High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kenton City reports $13,569 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kenton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenton Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kenton Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kenton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~544 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Kenton High School
How many students attend Kenton High School?
Kenton High School has 544 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kenton, OH. CCD year-over-year: 541 (2022-23) → 547 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kenton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kenton High School is 18.8:1, which is 3% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kenton High School?
35.1% of students at Kenton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kenton High School?
The largest demographic group at Kenton High School is White at 89.3% of enrollment, in Kenton, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kenton High School?
Kenton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Kenton High School rank among public schools in Kenton?
By Resource Investment Index, Kenton High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Kenton, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Kenton City?
Besides Kenton High School, Kenton City also operates Kenton Elementary School (1,022 students) and Kenton Middle School (285 students). See the Kenton City district page for the complete list.