Enrollment
148
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390451002013
👥 S:T ratio 46
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northern Career Institute earns 39/100 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
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northern Career Institute compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northern Career Institute
Northern Career Institute is a small high school in Willoughby, Ohio, enrolling 148 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 148 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and African American (35%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 60/100).
11.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Willoughby's high schools, it stands alongside South High School (995 students): Northern Career Institute is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.5:1 vs 16.9:1).
Willoughby-Eastlake City also operates North High School (1,231 students) and South High School (995 students) alongside Northern Career Institute.
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 Northern Career Institute compares
Northern Career Institute on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,294
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.
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 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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Willoughby-Eastlake City, which includes Northern Career Institute.
$14,294
Per student
-2%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.5%
State 19.9%
Federal 13.7%
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 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
- 1,231
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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.
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 (~148 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.
Is Northern Career Institute a good school?
Northern Career Institute earns 39/100 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. 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 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.
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