Enrollment
1,401
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · North Royalton, OH
North Royalton High School
Federal NCES profile for North Royalton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390445401443
👥 S:T ratio 20
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Royalton High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in North Royalton · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 13.9%
- free-lunch eligible
North Royalton High School has class sizes larger than 75% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Royalton High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in North Royalton, OH.
School address
District: North Royalton City · Ohio
NCES ID 390445401443 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
70.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.9%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Royalton High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Royalton High School
North Royalton High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in North Royalton, Ohio, enrolling 1,401 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 13.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,401 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 166 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #99.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 280 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
17.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
North Royalton City also operates North Royalton Elementary School (1,519 students) and North Royalton Middle School (1,205 students) alongside North Royalton 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 Royalton High School compares
North Royalton 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 | 20:1 | ▲ 10% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.9% | ▼ 56% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,401 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,401
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
20:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Ohio - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,898
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 280 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 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 82.2%
Asian 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 82.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.5, North Royalton High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Royalton City, which includes North Royalton High School.
$13,898
Per student
-5%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.4%
State 17.5%
Federal 8.1%
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 Royalton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Royalton Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Royalton Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Royalton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,519
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,205
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~1,401 students)
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Frequently asked questions about North Royalton High School
How many students attend North Royalton High School?
North Royalton High School has 1,401 students enrolled. It is a high school in North Royalton, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Royalton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Royalton High School is 20:1, which is 10% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Royalton High School?
13.9% of students at North Royalton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Royalton High School?
The largest demographic group at North Royalton High School is White at 82.2% of enrollment, in North Royalton, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Royalton High School?
North Royalton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Royalton High School rank among public schools in North Royalton?
By Resource Investment Index, North Royalton High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in North Royalton, 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 North Royalton on the city page.
Is North Royalton High School a good school?
North Royalton High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% 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 North Royalton City?
Besides North Royalton High School, North Royalton City also operates North Royalton Elementary School (1,519 students) and North Royalton Middle School (1,205 students). See the North Royalton City district page for the complete list.
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