- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Martins Ferry, OH
Martins Ferry High School
Federal NCES profile for Martins Ferry High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390443401272
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Martins Ferry High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 87.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 343
- students enrolled
School address
District: Martins Ferry City · Ohio
NCES ID 390443401272 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Martins Ferry High School held near 380 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 390443401272 · Martins Ferry, OH High · SMALL · TRAD
343 enr · 87.2% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Anna Marie Ayers Elementary School (492 students)
Martins Ferry High School held near 380 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Martins Ferry High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Anna Marie Aye
Anna Marie Ayers Elementary School
492 students
- Martins Ferry
Martins Ferry Middle School
434 students
- This school
Martins Ferry High School
343 students
What this shows Martins Ferry High School reports 343 students on the CCD universe file.
How Martins Ferry High School compares
Martins Ferry 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.2% | ▲ 176% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 343 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
343
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 176% 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.
Engagement
49.3%
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
$15,735
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 229 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 84.3%
Two or More 7.0%
African American 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 84.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.0, Martins Ferry High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Martins Ferry City reports $15,735 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Martins Ferry High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anna Marie Ayers Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Martins Ferry Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Martins Ferry High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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.
Frequently asked questions about Martins Ferry High School
How many students attend Martins Ferry High School?
Martins Ferry High School has 343 students enrolled. It is a high school in Martins Ferry, OH. CCD year-over-year: 397 (2022-23) → 380 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Martins Ferry High School?
87.2% of students at Martins Ferry High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Martins Ferry High School?
The largest demographic group at Martins Ferry High School is White at 84.3% of enrollment, in Martins Ferry, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Martins Ferry High School?
Martins Ferry High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Martins Ferry City?
Besides Martins Ferry High School, Martins Ferry City also operates Anna Marie Ayers Elementary School (492 students) and Martins Ferry Middle School (434 students). See the Martins Ferry City district page for the complete list.