Enrollment
1,025
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Springfield, OH
Kenton Ridge High School
Federal NCES profile for Kenton Ridge High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390462502488
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kenton Ridge High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 31.1:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 15.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Kenton Ridge High School has class sizes larger than 96% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kenton Ridge High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Springfield, OH.
School address
District: Northeastern Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390462502488 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
31.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+71% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.6%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kenton Ridge High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kenton Ridge High School
Kenton Ridge High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Springfield, Ohio, enrolling 1,025 students.
Class loads run heavy: 31.1:1 is larger than about 96% of Ohio schools and 71% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 15.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,025 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 310 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #267, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 513 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Springfield's high schools, it stands alongside Springfield High School (1,606 students): Kenton Ridge High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (31.1:1 vs 19.3:1).
Northeastern Local also operates Northridge Elementary School (984 students) and Rolling Hills Elementary School (557 students) alongside Kenton Ridge 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 Kenton Ridge High School compares
Kenton Ridge 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 | 31.1:1 | ▲ 71% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.6% | ▼ 51% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,025 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
31.1:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,025
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
31.1:1
students per teacher
- 71% above state mean
Top 96% in Ohio - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,030
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 513 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 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 84.5%
Two or More 7.1%
African American 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 84.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.8, Kenton Ridge High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northeastern Local, which includes Kenton Ridge High School.
$12,030
Per student
-18%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.4%
State 54.8%
Federal 6.8%
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 Kenton Ridge High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northridge Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rolling Hills Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northeastern Middle/High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northeastern Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northridge Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kenton Ridge High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 984
- Students per teacher
- 46.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar high schools in Springfield
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,025 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~31.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Kenton Ridge High School
How many students attend Kenton Ridge High School?
Kenton Ridge High School has 1,025 students enrolled. It is a high school in Springfield, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kenton Ridge High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kenton Ridge High School is 31.1:1, which is 71% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 98% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kenton Ridge High School?
15.6% of students at Kenton Ridge High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kenton Ridge High School?
The largest demographic group at Kenton Ridge High School is White at 84.5% of enrollment, in Springfield, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kenton Ridge High School?
Kenton Ridge High School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Kenton Ridge High School rank among high schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Kenton Ridge High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Springfield, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Springfield on the city page.
Is Kenton Ridge High School a good school?
Kenton Ridge High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio. 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 Northeastern Local?
Besides Kenton Ridge High School, Northeastern Local also operates Northridge Elementary School (984 students), Rolling Hills Elementary School (557 students), and Northeastern Middle/High School (482 students). See the Northeastern Local district page for the complete list.
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