Enrollment
285
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390492703547
👥 S:T ratio 43
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in New Paris · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.7%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+149% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How National Trail High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at National Trail High School
National Trail High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in New Paris, Ohio, enrolling 285 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 78.7% of students qualify for free meals, 149% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 285 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 55 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #9.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 11/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 285 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 15.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
National Trail Local also operates National Trail Elementary School (361 students) and National Trail Middle School (286 students) alongside National Trail High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How National Trail High School compares
National Trail High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,284
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for National Trail Local, which includes National Trail High School.
$15,284
Per student
+4%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.3%
State 43.9%
Federal 15.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~285 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in New Paris on the city page.
Is National Trail High School a good school?
National Trail High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Ohio schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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