Enrollment
778
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Louisville, OH
Louisville High School
Federal NCES profile for Louisville High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390498703726
👥 S:T ratio 16
📚 AP courses 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Louisville High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Ohio schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Louisville · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 23.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Louisville High School has class sizes larger than 81% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Louisville High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Louisville, OH.
School address
District: Louisville City · Ohio
NCES ID 390498703726 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.6%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Louisville High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Louisville High School
Louisville High School is a large high school in Louisville, Ohio, enrolling 778 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 778 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 540 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #247.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 12/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 8 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 389 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Louisville City spends $11,533 per pupil, 21% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Louisville City also operates Louisville Elementary School (1,001 students) and Louisville Middle School (625 students) alongside Louisville 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 Louisville High School compares
Louisville 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 | 21:1 | ▲ 15% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.6% | ▼ 25% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 778 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
778
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
21:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in Ohio - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
21.0%
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
$11,533
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 389 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 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 94.0%
Two or More 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 94.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.5, Louisville High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Louisville City, which includes Louisville High School.
$11,533
Per student
-21%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.5%
State 45.0%
Federal 12.5%
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 Louisville High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Louisville Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Nimishillen Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Louisville High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,001
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~778 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21:1)
Next steps
Verify locally before acting on Louisville High School's federal record.
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Frequently asked questions about Louisville High School
How many students attend Louisville High School?
Louisville High School has 778 students enrolled. It is a high school in Louisville, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Louisville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Louisville High School is 21:1, which is 15% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Louisville High School?
23.6% of students at Louisville High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Louisville High School?
The largest demographic group at Louisville High School is White at 94.0% of enrollment, in Louisville, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Louisville High School?
Louisville High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Louisville High School rank among public schools in Louisville?
By Resource Investment Index, Louisville High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Louisville, 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 Louisville on the city page.
Is Louisville High School a good school?
Louisville High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% 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 Louisville City?
Besides Louisville High School, Louisville City also operates Louisville Elementary School (1,001 students), Louisville Middle School (625 students), and North Nimishillen Elementary School (364 students). See the Louisville City district page for the complete list.
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