- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Richwood, OH
North Union High School
Federal NCES profile for North Union High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390503303918
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Union High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Richwood · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 29.7%
- free-lunch eligible
North Union High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Union High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Richwood, OH.
School address
District: North Union Local School District · Ohio
NCES ID 390503303918 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
North Union High School held near 384 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.5 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 390503303918 · Richwood, OH High · SMALL · TRAD
385 enr · 17.5:1 · 29.7% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: North Union Elementary School (654 students)
North Union High School held near 384 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.5 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
North Union High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Union El
North Union Elementary School
654 students
- This school
North Union High School
385 students
- North Union Mi
North Union Middle School
325 students
What this shows North Union High School reports 385 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Union High School compares
North Union High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▼ 4% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.7% | ▼ 6% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 385 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
385
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 53% in Ohio - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.1%
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
$14,721
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 385 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 97.4%
Two or More 1.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
Largest group: White at 97.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.1, North Union High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Union Local School District reports $14,721 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Union High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Union Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Union Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Union High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~385 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Union High School
How many students attend North Union High School?
North Union High School has 385 students enrolled. It is a high school in Richwood, OH. CCD year-over-year: 380 (2022-23) → 384 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Union High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Union High School is 17.5:1, which is 4% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 11% 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 Union High School?
29.7% of students at North Union High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Union High School?
The largest demographic group at North Union High School is White at 97.4% of enrollment, in Richwood, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Union High School?
North Union High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Union High School rank among public schools in Richwood?
By Resource Investment Index, North Union High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Richwood, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in North Union Local School District?
Besides North Union High School, North Union Local School District also operates North Union Elementary School (654 students) and North Union Middle School (325 students). See the North Union Local School District district page for the complete list.