- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lima, OH
Lima Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Lima Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390442205325
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lima Senior High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Lima · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 1,004
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Lima Senior High School ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Lima, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Lima Senior High School held near 1,000 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 390442205325 · Lima, OH High · MID · TRAD
1,004 enr · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Heritage Elementary School (448 students)
Lima Senior High School held near 1,000 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Lima Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lima Senior High School
1,004 students
- Heritage Eleme
Heritage Elementary School
448 students
- Liberty Arts M 343
Liberty Arts Magnet K-8
343 students
- Lima West Midd 334
Lima West Middle School
334 students
- Lima North Mid 321
Lima North Middle School
321 students
- Independence E 272
Independence Elementary School
272 students
What this shows Lima Senior High School reports 1,004 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lima Senior High School compares
Lima Senior 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 1,004 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
1,004
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Engagement
59.0%
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
$19,321
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 251 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
234
in-school suspensions + 244 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 47.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 14 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 37.4%
White 34.7%
Two or More 20.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 37.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.4, Lima Senior High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Lima City reports $19,321 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lima Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Liberty Arts Magnet K-8 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Lima West Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Lima North Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Independence Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Lima Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 6.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar high schools in Lima
3 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.
Frequently asked questions about Lima Senior High School
How many students attend Lima Senior High School?
Lima Senior High School has 1,004 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lima, OH. CCD year-over-year: 1,013 (2022-23) → 1,000 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lima Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Lima Senior High School is African American at 37.4% of enrollment, in Lima, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lima Senior High School?
Lima Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lima Senior High School rank among high schools in Lima?
By Resource Investment Index, Lima Senior High School ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Lima, 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 Lima on the city page.
What other schools are in Lima City?
Besides Lima Senior High School, Lima City also operates Heritage Elementary School (448 students), Liberty Arts Magnet K-8 (343 students), and Lima West Middle School (334 students). See the Lima City district page for the complete list.