Enrollment
635
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · London, OH
London High School
Federal NCES profile for London High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390442501182
👥 S:T ratio 6
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
London High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Ohio schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in London · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.5:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 30.2%
- free-lunch eligible
London High School has class sizes larger than 90% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, London High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in London, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.5:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.2%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How London High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at London High School
London High School is a mid-sized high school in London, Ohio, enrolling 635 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.5:1 is larger than about 90% of Ohio schools and 29% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 30.2% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 635 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 659 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #536, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 159 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding London City spends $10,903 per pupil, 26% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among London's high schools, it stands alongside Madison-Plains High School (345 students): London High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.5:1 vs 15.7:1).
London City also operates London Elementary School (1,011 students) and London Middle School (493 students) alongside London 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 London High School compares
London 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 | 23.5:1 | ▲ 29% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.2% | ▼ 4% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 635 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.5:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
635
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
23.5:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 90% in Ohio - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
33.9%
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
$10,903
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 159 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 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 81.4%
Two or More 8.8%
African American 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 81.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.5, London High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for London City, which includes London High School.
$10,903
Per student
-26%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.5%
State 36.6%
Federal 11.9%
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 London High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| London Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| London Preschool | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to London High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,011
- Students per teacher
- 38.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 29:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 30
- Students per teacher
- 30:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar high schools in London
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 (~635 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about London High School
How many students attend London High School?
London High School has 635 students enrolled. It is a high school in London, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at London High School?
The student-teacher ratio at London High School is 23.5:1, which is 29% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at London High School?
30.2% of students at London High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of London High School?
The largest demographic group at London High School is White at 81.4% of enrollment, in London, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for London High School?
London High School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 London High School rank among high schools in London?
By Resource Investment Index, London High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in London, 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 London on the city page.
Is London High School a good school?
London High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of 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 London City?
Besides London High School, London City also operates London Elementary School (1,011 students), London Middle School (493 students), and London Preschool (30 students). See the London City district page for the complete list.
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