Enrollment
335
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Kirtland, OH
Kirtland High School
Federal NCES profile for Kirtland 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 390478703017
👥 S:T ratio 30
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kirtland High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Kirtland · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 4.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Kirtland High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kirtland High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Kirtland, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
4.6%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-85% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kirtland High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kirtland High School
Kirtland High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized high school in Kirtland, Ohio, enrolling 335 students.
At 17.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 4.6% free-meal eligibility runs 85% below the Ohio average.
With 335 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 178 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #65.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 9/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 168 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Kirtland Local also operates Kirtland Elementary School (452 students) and Kirtland Middle School (262 students) alongside Kirtland 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 Kirtland High School compares
Kirtland 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 | 17.6:1 | ▼ 3% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.6% | ▼ 85% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 335 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
335
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
4.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 53% in Ohio - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.9%
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
$13,825
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 168 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: 2.1 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 95.2%
Two or More 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 95.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.3, Kirtland High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kirtland Local, which includes Kirtland High School.
$13,825
Per student
-6%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 78.4%
State 15.0%
Federal 6.6%
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 Kirtland High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirtland Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kirtland Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kirtland High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~335 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Kirtland High School
How many students attend Kirtland High School?
Kirtland High School has 335 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kirtland, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kirtland High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kirtland High School is 17.6:1, which is 3% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 12% 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 Kirtland High School?
4.6% of students at Kirtland High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kirtland High School?
The largest demographic group at Kirtland High School is White at 95.2% of enrollment, in Kirtland, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kirtland High School?
Kirtland High School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Kirtland High School rank among public schools in Kirtland?
By Resource Investment Index, Kirtland High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Kirtland, 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 Kirtland on the city page.
Is Kirtland High School a good school?
Kirtland High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Kirtland Local?
Besides Kirtland High School, Kirtland Local also operates Kirtland Elementary School (452 students) and Kirtland Middle School (262 students). See the Kirtland Local district page for the complete list.
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