Enrollment
1,004
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 390442205325
Lima Senior High School — Lima, OH
Federal NCES profile for Lima Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 22/100.
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Lima Senior High School reports 1,004 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 251 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 59.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Lima City spends $19,889 per pupil district-wide, above the Ohio average of $16,867 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 18.9% from local sources (property taxes), 59.5% from the state, and 21.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lima Senior High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Ohio state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 1,004 | top 94% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Engagement
59.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,889
per pupil, district-wide
— above Ohio avg of $16,867
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.
Overview
Enrollment 1,004 Top 94% in Ohio — larger than 6% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390442205325
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.
Programs & staff
AP program Not offered
Counselors (FTE) 4.0
Students per counselor 251:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 59.0%
In-school suspensions 234
Out-of-school suspensions 244
Expulsions 14
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lima City, which includes Lima Senior High School.
$19,889
Per student
+18%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 18.9%
State 59.5%
Federal 21.6%
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.
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Lima, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lima Senior High School?
Lima Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.