Enrollment
616
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Ramsey, IN
North Harrison High School
Federal NCES profile for North Harrison High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180069000144
👥 S:T ratio 18
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Harrison High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Ramsey · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.5:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 35.7%
- free-lunch eligible
North Harrison High School has class sizes larger than 92% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Harrison High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Ramsey, IN.
School address
District: North Harrison Com School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180069000144 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.5:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.7%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Harrison High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Harrison High School
North Harrison High School is a mid-sized high school in Ramsey, Indiana, enrolling 616 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.5:1 is larger than about 92% of Indiana schools and 29% above the 15.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 616 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 491 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #422, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 12/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 308 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 142 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 616 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
North Harrison Com School Corp also operates North Harrison Elementary School (562 students) and North Harrison Middle School (456 students) alongside North Harrison 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 Harrison High School compares
North Harrison High School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.5:1 | ▲ 29% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.7% | ▼ 28% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 616 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
616
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 92% in Indiana - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
31.3%
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
$10,618
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 308 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
97
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.1 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 93.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.4, North Harrison High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Harrison Com School Corp, which includes North Harrison High School.
$10,618
Per student
-12%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.2%
State 62.4%
Federal 12.4%
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 Harrison High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Harrison Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Harrison Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Morgan Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Harrison High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~616 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about North Harrison High School
How many students attend North Harrison High School?
North Harrison High School has 616 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ramsey, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Harrison High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Harrison High School is 20.5:1, which is 29% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Harrison High School?
35.7% of students at North Harrison High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Harrison High School?
The largest demographic group at North Harrison High School is White at 93.5% of enrollment, in Ramsey, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Harrison High School?
North Harrison High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 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 North Harrison High School rank among public schools in Ramsey?
By Resource Investment Index, North Harrison High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Ramsey, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Ramsey on the city page.
Is North Harrison High School a good school?
North Harrison High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana 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 North Harrison Com School Corp?
Besides North Harrison High School, North Harrison Com School Corp also operates North Harrison Elementary School (562 students), North Harrison Middle School (456 students), and Morgan Elementary School (442 students). See the North Harrison Com School Corp district page for the complete list.
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