- Enrollment
- 1,029
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Columbus, OH
Mifflin High School
Federal NCES profile for Mifflin High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390438000683
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mifflin High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #19 of 44
- high schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 801
- students enrolled
Mifflin High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mifflin High School ranks #19 of 44 high schools in Columbus, OH.
School address
District: Columbus City Schools District · Ohio
NCES ID 390438000683 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Mifflin High School held near 728 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 390438000683 · Columbus, OH High · MID · TRAD
801 enr · 17.4:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Northland High School (1,029 students)
Mifflin High School held near 728 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Mifflin High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northland High
Northland High School
1,029 students
- Whetstone High
Whetstone High School
1,017 students
- Briggs High Sc
Briggs High School
956 students
- South High Sch
South High School
873 students
- Independence H
Independence High School
852 students
- This school
Mifflin High School
801 students
What this shows Mifflin High School reports 801 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mifflin High School compares
Mifflin 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 | 17.4:1 | ▼ 4% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 801 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
801
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 52% in Ohio - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
92.0%
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
$22,307
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 267 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
197
in-school suspensions + 210 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 50.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 30 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 62.9%
Hispanic or Latino 22.1%
White 8.2%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 62.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.7, Mifflin High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Columbus City Schools District reports $22,307 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mifflin High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northland High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whetstone High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Briggs High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Independence High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mifflin High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,017
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 873
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar high schools in Columbus
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Worthington Kilbourne High School
Standard public school
1,623 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Franklin Heights High School
Standard public school
1,398 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Northland High School
Standard public school
1,029 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Whetstone High School
Standard public school
1,017 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Briggs High School
Standard public school
956 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Hamilton Township High School
Standard public school
873 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~801 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mifflin High School
How many students attend Mifflin High School?
Mifflin High School has 801 students enrolled. It is a high school in Columbus, OH. CCD year-over-year: 749 (2022-23) → 728 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mifflin High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mifflin High School is 17.4:1, which is 4% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mifflin High School?
The largest demographic group at Mifflin High School is African American at 62.9% of enrollment, in Columbus, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mifflin High School?
Mifflin High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Mifflin High School rank among high schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Mifflin High School ranks #19 of 44 high schools in Columbus, 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 Columbus on the city page.
What other schools are in Columbus City Schools District?
Besides Mifflin High School, Columbus City Schools District also operates Northland High School (1,029 students), Whetstone High School (1,017 students), and Briggs High School (956 students). See the Columbus City Schools District district page for the complete list.