Enrollment
462
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Seaman, OH
North Adams High School
Federal NCES profile for North Adams High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390619004105
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Adams High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 31.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 462
- students enrolled
North Adams High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Adams County Ohio Valley Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390619004105 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.3%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Adams High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Adams High School
North Adams High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Seaman, Ohio, enrolling 462 students.
At 17.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 31.3% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 462 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 759 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #643, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 9/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 462 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 111 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 462 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Seaman's public schools, it stands alongside North Adams Elementary School (629 students): North Adams High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.1:1 vs 17:1).
Adams County Ohio Valley Local also operates West Union Elementary School (656 students) and North Adams Elementary School (629 students) alongside North Adams 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 North Adams High School compares
North Adams 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 | 17.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.3% | ▼ 1% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 462 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
462
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 49% in Ohio - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.4%
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
$14,359
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 462 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
54
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 95.2%
Two or More 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Asian 0.4%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 95.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.3, North Adams High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Adams County Ohio Valley Local, which includes North Adams High School.
$14,359
Per student
-2%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.4%
State 61.3%
Federal 15.3%
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 North Adams High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Union Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Adams Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Peebles Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Union High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ohio Valley Career & Technical Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Adams High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Seaman
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~462 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about North Adams High School
How many students attend North Adams High School?
North Adams High School has 462 students enrolled. It is a public school in Seaman, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Adams High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Adams High School is 17.1:1, which is 6% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 9% higher 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 North Adams High School?
31.3% of students at North Adams High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Adams High School?
The largest demographic group at North Adams High School is White at 95.2% of enrollment, in Seaman, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Adams High School?
North Adams High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is North Adams High School a good school?
North Adams High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Adams County Ohio Valley Local?
Besides North Adams High School, Adams County Ohio Valley Local also operates West Union Elementary School (656 students), North Adams Elementary School (629 students), and Peebles Elementary School (552 students). See the Adams County Ohio Valley Local district page for the complete list.
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