- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Medina, OH
Medina High School
Federal NCES profile for Medina High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390443801306
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Medina High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Medina · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 10.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Medina High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Medina High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Medina, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-86 students YoY
Medina High School held near 1,912 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-86 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 112.5 → 110.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-86 students YoY 390443801306 · Medina, OH High · MID · TRAD
1,767 enr · 15.8:1 · 10.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Claggett Middle School (724 students)
Medina High School held near 1,912 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-86 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 112.5 → 110.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Medina High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Medina High School
1,767 students
- Claggett Middl
Claggett Middle School
724 students
- A. I. Root Mid 690
A. I. Root Middle School
690 students
- Sidney Fenn El 604
Sidney Fenn Elementary School
604 students
- Ralph E. Waite 500
Ralph E. Waite Elementary
500 students
- Ella Canavan E 475
Ella Canavan Elementary School
475 students
What this shows Medina High School reports 1,767 students on the CCD universe file.
How Medina High School compares
Medina 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.5% | ▼ 67% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,767 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,767
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 35% in Ohio - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.8%
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
$15,116
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 295 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
80
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 86.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 2.8%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 86.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.5, Medina High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Medina City Sd reports $15,116 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Medina High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claggett Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| A. I. Root Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sidney Fenn Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ralph E. Waite Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ella Canavan Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Medina High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 28.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools in Medina
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 (~1,767 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Medina High School
How many students attend Medina High School?
Medina High School has 1,767 students enrolled. It is a high school in Medina, OH. CCD year-over-year: 1,998 (2022-23) → 1,912 (2023-24), nearly flat (-86).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Medina High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Medina High School is 15.8:1, which is 13% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 1% 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 Medina High School?
10.5% of students at Medina High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Medina High School?
The largest demographic group at Medina High School is White at 86.6% of enrollment, in Medina, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Medina High School?
Medina High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Medina High School rank among high schools in Medina?
By Resource Investment Index, Medina High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Medina, 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 Medina on the city page.
What other schools are in Medina City Sd?
Besides Medina High School, Medina City Sd also operates Claggett Middle School (724 students), A. I. Root Middle School (690 students), and Sidney Fenn Elementary School (604 students). See the Medina City Sd district page for the complete list.