- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ashland, OH
Mapleton High School
Federal NCES profile for Mapleton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390458302354
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mapleton High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Ashland · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 26.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mapleton High School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mapleton High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Ashland, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Mapleton High School shrank from 265 students in 2022-23 to 229 in 2023-24 (-13.6%).
Teacher FTE added 16.7 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-36 students YoY 390458302354 · Ashland, OH High · SMALL · TRAD
202 enr · 12.6:1 · 26.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Mapleton Elementary School (363 students)
Mapleton High School shrank from 265 students in 2022-23 to 229 in 2023-24 (-13.6%). Teacher FTE added 16.7 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Mapleton High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mapleton Eleme
Mapleton Elementary School
363 students
- This school
Mapleton High School
202 students
- Mapleton Middl
Mapleton Middle School
172 students
- Mapleton Virtu 22
Mapleton Virtual Academy
22 students
What this shows Mapleton High School reports 202 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mapleton High School compares
Mapleton High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▼ 31% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.0% | ▼ 18% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 202 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
202
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 13% in Ohio - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.6%
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
$13,481
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Two or More 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 96.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.8, Mapleton High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mapleton Local reports $13,481 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mapleton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mapleton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mapleton Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mapleton Virtual Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Mapleton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 172
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 22
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 70/100
Similar high schools in Ashland
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~202 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mapleton High School
How many students attend Mapleton High School?
Mapleton High School has 202 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ashland, OH. CCD year-over-year: 265 (2022-23) → 229 (2023-24), down 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mapleton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mapleton High School is 12.6:1, which is 31% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 20% 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 Mapleton High School?
26.0% of students at Mapleton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mapleton High School?
The largest demographic group at Mapleton High School is White at 96.0% of enrollment, in Ashland, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mapleton High School?
Mapleton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Mapleton High School rank among high schools in Ashland?
By Resource Investment Index, Mapleton High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Ashland, 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 Ashland on the city page.
What other schools are in Mapleton Local?
Besides Mapleton High School, Mapleton Local also operates Mapleton Elementary School (363 students), Mapleton Middle School (172 students), and Mapleton Virtual Academy (22 students). See the Mapleton Local district page for the complete list.