- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mc Donald, OH
Mcdonald High School
Federal NCES profile for Mcdonald High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390502203880
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcdonald High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 52.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 338
- students enrolled
Mcdonald High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Mcdonald Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390502203880 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Mcdonald High School held near 335 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 390502203880 · Mc Donald, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
338 enr · 16.9:1 · 52.1% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Roosevelt Elementary School (383 students)
Mcdonald High School held near 335 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
How Mcdonald High School compares
Mcdonald 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 | 16.9:1 | ▼ 7% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.1% | ▲ 65% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 338 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
338
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 47% in Ohio - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.3%
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
$13,161
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
3
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 2.1%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 90.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.3, Mcdonald High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mcdonald Local reports $13,161 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mcdonald High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcdonald High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide other 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 (~338 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mcdonald High School
How many students attend Mcdonald High School?
Mcdonald High School has 338 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mc Donald, OH. CCD year-over-year: 349 (2022-23) → 335 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcdonald High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcdonald High School is 16.9:1, which is 7% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 8% 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 Mcdonald High School?
52.1% of students at Mcdonald High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcdonald High School?
The largest demographic group at Mcdonald High School is White at 90.2% of enrollment, in Mc Donald, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcdonald High School?
Mcdonald High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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).
What other schools are in Mcdonald Local?
Besides Mcdonald High School, Mcdonald Local also operates Roosevelt Elementary School (383 students). See the Mcdonald Local district page for the complete list.