Enrollment
1,014
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Amherst, OH
Marion L Steele High School
Federal NCES profile for Marion L Steele High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390451902116
👥 S:T ratio 17
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marion L Steele High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Amherst · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.7:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 22.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Marion L Steele High School has class sizes larger than 80% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marion L Steele High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Amherst, OH.
School address
District: Amherst Exempted Village · Ohio
NCES ID 390451902116 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.3%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marion L Steele High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marion L Steele High School
Marion L Steele High School is a large high school in Amherst, Ohio, enrolling 1,014 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,014 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 332 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #223.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 39/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 338 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Amherst Exempted Village spends $11,169 per pupil, 24% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Amherst Exempted Village also operates Powers Elementary School (1,104 students) and Amherst Junior High School (859 students) alongside Marion L Steele 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 Marion L Steele High School compares
Marion L Steele 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 | 20.7:1 | ▲ 14% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.3% | ▼ 29% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,014 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,014
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Ohio - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
33.0%
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
$11,169
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 338 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 70 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 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 76.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.2%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 2.7%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 76.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.4, Marion L Steele High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Amherst Exempted Village, which includes Marion L Steele High School.
$11,169
Per student
-24%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.5%
State 37.0%
Federal 10.5%
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 Marion L Steele High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powers Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Amherst Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walter G. Nord Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marion L Steele High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,104
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 859
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- 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 (~1,014 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Marion L Steele High School
How many students attend Marion L Steele High School?
Marion L Steele High School has 1,014 students enrolled. It is a high school in Amherst, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marion L Steele High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marion L Steele High School is 20.7:1, which is 14% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marion L Steele High School?
22.3% of students at Marion L Steele High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marion L Steele High School?
The largest demographic group at Marion L Steele High School is White at 76.3% of enrollment, in Amherst, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marion L Steele High School?
Marion L Steele High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Marion L Steele High School rank among public schools in Amherst?
By Resource Investment Index, Marion L Steele High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Amherst, 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 Amherst on the city page.
Is Marion L Steele High School a good school?
Marion L Steele High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio. 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 Amherst Exempted Village?
Besides Marion L Steele High School, Amherst Exempted Village also operates Powers Elementary School (1,104 students), Amherst Junior High School (859 students), and Walter G. Nord Middle School (556 students). See the Amherst Exempted Village district page for the complete list.
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