- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · New Paris, OH
National Trail High School
Federal NCES profile for National Trail High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390492703547
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
National Trail High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in New Paris · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 78.7%
- free-lunch eligible
National Trail High School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, National Trail High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in New Paris, OH.
School address
District: National Trail Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390492703547 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
National Trail High School held near 273 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 20.5 → 20.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 390492703547 · New Paris, OH High · SMALL · TRAD
285 enr · 14.3:1 · 78.7% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: National Trail Elementary School (361 students)
National Trail High School held near 273 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 20.5 → 20.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
National Trail High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- National Trail
National Trail Elementary School
361 students
- National Trail
National Trail Middle School
286 students
- This school
National Trail High School
285 students
What this shows National Trail High School reports 285 students on the CCD universe file.
How National Trail High School compares
National Trail 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 21% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.7% | ▲ 149% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 285 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
285
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 149% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 22% in Ohio - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.8%
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
$16,454
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 285 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 94.4%
Two or More 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Largest group: White at 94.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.7, National Trail High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for National Trail Local reports $16,454 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How National Trail High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Trail Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| National Trail Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to National Trail High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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.
Similar enrollment (~285 students)
Frequently asked questions about National Trail High School
How many students attend National Trail High School?
National Trail High School has 285 students enrolled. It is a high school in New Paris, OH. CCD year-over-year: 277 (2022-23) → 273 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at National Trail High School?
The student-teacher ratio at National Trail High School is 14.3:1, which is 21% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 9% lower 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 National Trail High School?
78.7% of students at National Trail High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of National Trail High School?
The largest demographic group at National Trail High School is White at 94.4% of enrollment, in New Paris, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for National Trail High School?
National Trail High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 National Trail High School rank among public schools in New Paris?
By Resource Investment Index, National Trail High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in New Paris, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in National Trail Local?
Besides National Trail High School, National Trail Local also operates National Trail Elementary School (361 students) and National Trail Middle School (286 students). See the National Trail Local district page for the complete list.