- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Madison, OH
Madison High School
Federal NCES profile for Madison High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390478803020
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madison High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Ohio schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Madison · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 25.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Madison High School has class sizes larger than 75% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madison High School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Madison, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Madison High School held near 818 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-42 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 41.3 → 41.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-42 students YoY 390478803020 · Madison, OH High · MID · TRAD
818 enr · 20:1 · 25.5% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Madison Middle School (605 students)
Madison High School held near 818 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-42 headcount). Teacher FTE held 41.3 → 41.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Madison High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Madison High School
818 students
- Madison Middle
Madison Middle School
605 students
- North Elementa
North Elementary School
572 students
- South Element
South Elementary School
506 students
- Madison Pre-K 129
Madison Pre-K
129 students
- Madison Online 29
Madison Online Learning Academy
29 students
What this shows Madison High School reports 818 students on the CCD universe file.
How Madison High School compares
Madison 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20:1 | ▲ 10% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.5% | ▼ 19% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 818 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
818
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
20:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Ohio - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.2%
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
$12,510
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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 409 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 78 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 85.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Two or More 6.1%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 85.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.6, Madison High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Madison Local reports $12,510 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Madison High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison Pre-K | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madison Online Learning Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Madison High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 129
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 29
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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.
Similar enrollment (~818 students)
Frequently asked questions about Madison High School
How many students attend Madison High School?
Madison High School has 818 students enrolled. It is a high school in Madison, OH. CCD year-over-year: 860 (2022-23) → 818 (2023-24), nearly flat (-42).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison High School is 20:1, which is 10% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Madison High School?
25.5% of students at Madison High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Madison High School?
The largest demographic group at Madison High School is White at 85.8% of enrollment, in Madison, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madison High School?
Madison High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Madison High School rank among public schools in Madison?
By Resource Investment Index, Madison High School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Madison, 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 Madison on the city page.
What other schools are in Madison Local?
Besides Madison High School, Madison Local also operates Madison Middle School (605 students), North Elementary School (572 students), and South Elementary School (506 students). See the Madison Local district page for the complete list.