- Enrollment
- 1,231
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Willoughby, OH
Northern Career Institute
Federal NCES profile for Northern Career Institute, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390451002013
👥 S:T ratio 46
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northern Career Institute earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Willoughby · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 148
- students enrolled
Northern Career Institute has class sizes smaller than 83% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northern Career Institute ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Willoughby, OH.
School address
District: Willoughby-Eastlake City · Ohio
NCES ID 390451002013 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Northern Career Institute held near 137 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 390451002013 · Willoughby, OH High · SMALL · TRAD
148 enr · 13.5:1 · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: North High School (1,231 students)
Northern Career Institute held near 137 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Northern Career Institute in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North High Sch
North High School
1,231 students
- South High Sch
South High School
995 students
- Royalview Elem
Royalview Elementary School
689 students
- Edison Element
Edison Elementary School
543 students
- Grant Elementa
Grant Elementary School
518 students
- This school 148
Northern Career Institute
148 students
What this shows Northern Career Institute reports 148 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northern Career Institute compares
Northern Career Institute 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 26% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 148 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
148
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 17% in Ohio - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,981
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.
Student demographics
White 52.7%
African American 34.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Asian 5.4%
Two or More 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 52.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.7, Northern Career Institute is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
District finance for Willoughby-Eastlake City reports $14,981 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northern Career Institute Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Royalview Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edison Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grant Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northern Career Institute's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 995
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 518
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools in Willoughby
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~148 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Northern Career Institute
How many students attend Northern Career Institute?
Northern Career Institute has 148 students enrolled. It is a high school in Willoughby, OH. CCD year-over-year: 143 (2022-23) → 137 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northern Career Institute?
The student-teacher ratio at Northern Career Institute is 13.5:1, which is 26% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northern Career Institute?
The largest demographic group at Northern Career Institute is White at 52.7% of enrollment, in Willoughby, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northern Career Institute?
Northern Career Institute has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Northern Career Institute rank among public schools in Willoughby?
By Resource Investment Index, Northern Career Institute ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Willoughby, 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 Willoughby on the city page.
What other schools are in Willoughby-Eastlake City?
Besides Northern Career Institute, Willoughby-Eastlake City also operates North High School (1,231 students), South High School (995 students), and Royalview Elementary School (689 students). See the Willoughby-Eastlake City district page for the complete list.