- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Malvern, OH
Malvern High School
Federal NCES profile for Malvern High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390461702462
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Malvern High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Ohio schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Malvern · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.7:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 87.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Malvern High School has class sizes smaller than 96% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Malvern High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Malvern, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Malvern High School held near 174 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.1 → 21.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 390461702462 · Malvern, OH High · SMALL · TRAD
166 enr · 8.7:1 · 87.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Malvern Elementary School (259 students)
Malvern High School held near 174 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.1 → 21.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Malvern High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Malvern Elemen
Malvern Elementary School
259 students
- This school
Malvern High School
166 students
- Malvern Middle
Malvern Middle School
143 students
What this shows Malvern High School reports 166 students on the CCD universe file.
How Malvern High School compares
Malvern 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 | 8.7:1 | ▼ 52% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.0% | ▲ 175% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 166 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.7:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
166
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 175% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.7:1
students per teacher
- 52% below state mean
Top 4% in Ohio - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.5%
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
$17,034
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.2%
Two or More 7.2%
African American 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 89.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.9, Malvern High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Brown Local reports $17,034 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Malvern High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malvern Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Malvern Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Malvern High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 143
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~166 students)
Frequently asked questions about Malvern High School
How many students attend Malvern High School?
Malvern High School has 166 students enrolled. It is a high school in Malvern, OH. CCD year-over-year: 169 (2022-23) → 174 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Malvern High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Malvern High School is 8.7:1, which is 52% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 45% lower 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 Malvern High School?
87.0% of students at Malvern High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Malvern High School?
The largest demographic group at Malvern High School is White at 89.2% of enrollment, in Malvern, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Malvern High School?
Malvern High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Malvern High School rank among public schools in Malvern?
By Resource Investment Index, Malvern High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Malvern, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Brown Local?
Besides Malvern High School, Brown Local also operates Malvern Elementary School (259 students) and Malvern Middle School (143 students). See the Brown Local district page for the complete list.