- Enrollment
- 972
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Middletown, OH
Middletown High School
Federal NCES profile for Middletown High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390444001329
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Middletown High School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Middletown · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.2:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 1,587
- students enrolled
Middletown High School has class sizes larger than 82% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Middletown High School ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Middletown, OH.
School address
District: Middletown City · Ohio
NCES ID 390444001329 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-104 students YoY
Middletown High School shrank from 1,753 students in 2022-23 to 1,649 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 75.5 → 89.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-104 students YoY 390444001329 · Middletown, OH High · MID · TRAD
1,587 enr · 21.2:1 · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Middletown Middle School (972 students)
Middletown High School shrank from 1,753 students in 2022-23 to 1,649 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE added 75.5 → 89.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Middletown High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Middletown High School
1,587 students
- Middletown Mid
Middletown Middle School
972 students
- Mayfield Eleme 503
Mayfield Elementary School
503 students
- Rosa Parks Ele 489
Rosa Parks Elementary School
489 students
- Wildwood Eleme 444
Wildwood Elementary School
444 students
- Highview 6th G 426
Highview 6th Grade Center
426 students
What this shows Middletown High School reports 1,587 students on the CCD universe file.
How Middletown High School compares
Middletown 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 | 21.2:1 | ▲ 16% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,587 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,587
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 82% in Ohio - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
59.2%
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
$14,554
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 397 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 299 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 14 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 44.4%
African American 21.9%
Hispanic or Latino 21.1%
Two or More 11.8%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 44.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, Middletown High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
District finance for Middletown City reports $14,554 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Middletown High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middletown Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mayfield Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rosa Parks Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wildwood Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highview 6th Grade Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Middletown High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar high schools in Middletown
3 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 (~1,587 students)
Frequently asked questions about Middletown High School
How many students attend Middletown High School?
Middletown High School has 1,587 students enrolled. It is a high school in Middletown, OH. CCD year-over-year: 1,753 (2022-23) → 1,649 (2023-24), down 104.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Middletown High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Middletown High School is 21.2:1, which is 16% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 35% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Middletown High School?
The largest demographic group at Middletown High School is White at 44.4% of enrollment, in Middletown, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Middletown High School?
Middletown High School has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower 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 Middletown High School rank among high schools in Middletown?
By Resource Investment Index, Middletown High School ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Middletown, 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 Middletown on the city page.
What other schools are in Middletown City?
Besides Middletown High School, Middletown City also operates Middletown Middle School (972 students), Mayfield Elementary School (503 students), and Rosa Parks Elementary School (489 students). See the Middletown City district page for the complete list.