Enrollment
345
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · London, OH
Madison-Plains High School
Federal NCES profile for Madison-Plains High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390482703183
👥 S:T ratio 37
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madison-Plains High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in London · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 45.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Madison-Plains High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madison-Plains High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in London, OH.
School address
District: Madison-Plains Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390482703183 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.4%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Madison-Plains High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Madison-Plains High School
Madison-Plains High School is a mid-sized high school in London, Ohio, enrolling 345 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 45.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 345 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 469 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #308.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 31 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 345 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among London's high schools, it stands alongside London High School (635 students): Madison-Plains High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.7:1 vs 23.5:1).
Madison-Plains Local also operates Madison-Plains Elementary School (311 students) and Madison-Plains Intermediate School (269 students) alongside Madison-Plains 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 Madison-Plains High School compares
Madison-Plains 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 | 15.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.4% | ▲ 44% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 345 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
345
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 34% in Ohio - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.8%
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
$14,775
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 345 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 92.2%
Two or More 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 92.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.8, Madison-Plains High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 31
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Madison-Plains Local, which includes Madison-Plains High School.
$14,775
Per student
+1%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.8%
State 31.8%
Federal 14.3%
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 Madison-Plains High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison-Plains Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison-Plains Intermediate School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison-Plains Junior High | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Madison-Plains High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 169
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~345 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Madison-Plains High School
How many students attend Madison-Plains High School?
Madison-Plains High School has 345 students enrolled. It is a high school in London, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison-Plains High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison-Plains High School is 15.7:1, which is 14% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Madison-Plains High School?
45.4% of students at Madison-Plains High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Madison-Plains High School?
The largest demographic group at Madison-Plains High School is White at 92.2% of enrollment, in London, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madison-Plains High School?
Madison-Plains High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Madison-Plains High School rank among high schools in London?
By Resource Investment Index, Madison-Plains High School ranks #1 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 Madison-Plains High School a good school?
Madison-Plains High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 Madison-Plains Local?
Besides Madison-Plains High School, Madison-Plains Local also operates Madison-Plains Elementary School (311 students), Madison-Plains Intermediate School (269 students), and Madison-Plains Junior High (169 students). See the Madison-Plains Local district page for the complete list.
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