Enrollment
1,610
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Parma, OH
Normandy High School
Federal NCES profile for Normandy High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390446301505
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Normandy High School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Parma · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.7:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 29.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Normandy High School has class sizes larger than 88% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Normandy High School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Parma, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
71.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.1%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Normandy High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Normandy High School
Normandy High School is a large combined-grade school in Parma, Ohio, enrolling 1,610 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.7:1 is larger than about 88% of Ohio schools and 25% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 29.1% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,610 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 97 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #96, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 403 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Parma's public schools, it stands alongside Constellation Schools: Parma Community (1,259 students): Normandy High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.7:1 vs 39.3:1).
Parma City also operates Valley Forge High School (1,402 students) and Parma High School (1,233 students) alongside Normandy 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 Normandy High School compares
Normandy 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 | 22.7:1 | ▲ 25% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.1% | ▼ 8% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,610 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.7:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,610
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.7:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 88% in Ohio - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
41.0%
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
$16,141
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 403 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
136
in-school suspensions + 113 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 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 69.3%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%
African American 6.4%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 69.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.8, Normandy High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Parma City, which includes Normandy High School.
$16,141
Per student
+10%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.2%
State 22.0%
Federal 12.8%
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 Normandy High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Forge High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parma High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greenbriar Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Valley Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shiloh Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Normandy High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,402
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,233
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,064
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar other schools in Parma
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Constellation Schools: Parma Community
Standard public school
1,259 students 39.3:1 students per teacher
Parma High School
Standard public school
1,233 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
First Step Preschool
Standard public school
218 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Summit Academy Community School-Parma
Standard public school
87 students 5.1:1 students per teacher
Parma Virtual Learning Academy
Standard public school
54 students 18:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~1,610 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Normandy High School
How many students attend Normandy High School?
Normandy High School has 1,610 students enrolled. It is a public school in Parma, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Normandy High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Normandy High School is 22.7:1, which is 25% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Normandy High School?
29.1% of students at Normandy High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Normandy High School?
The largest demographic group at Normandy High School is White at 69.3% of enrollment, in Parma, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Normandy High School?
Normandy High School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Normandy High School rank among schools in Parma?
By Resource Investment Index, Normandy High School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Parma, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Parma on the city page.
Is Normandy High School a good school?
Normandy High School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio. 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 Parma City?
Besides Normandy High School, Parma City also operates Valley Forge High School (1,402 students), Parma High School (1,233 students), and Greenbriar Middle School (1,064 students). See the Parma City district page for the complete list.
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