Enrollment
450
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Galion, OH
Northmor High School
Federal NCES profile for Northmor High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390488103414
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northmor High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Galion · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 17.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Northmor High School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northmor High School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Galion, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.4%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northmor High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northmor High School
Northmor High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Galion, Ohio, enrolling 450 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.5:1, Northmor High School is leaner than roughly 88% of Ohio schools and 31% under the state's 18.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 17.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 450 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 648 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #314.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 8/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 450 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 18.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Galion's public schools, it stands alongside Northmor Elementary School (541 students): Northmor High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.5:1 vs 18:1).
Its district, Northmor Local, also runs Northmor Elementary School (541 students).
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 Northmor High School compares
Northmor 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 31% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.4% | ▼ 45% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 450 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
450
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 12% in Ohio - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.7%
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
$13,837
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 450 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 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 95.8%
Two or More 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 95.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.1, Northmor High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northmor Local, which includes Northmor High School.
$13,837
Per student
-6%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.4%
State 36.5%
Federal 18.2%
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 Northmor High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northmor Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northmor High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Galion
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~450 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Northmor High School
How many students attend Northmor High School?
Northmor High School has 450 students enrolled. It is a public school in Galion, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northmor High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northmor High School is 12.5:1, which is 31% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 20% lower 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 Northmor High School?
17.4% of students at Northmor High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northmor High School?
The largest demographic group at Northmor High School is White at 95.8% of enrollment, in Galion, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northmor High School?
Northmor High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Northmor High School rank among schools in Galion?
By Resource Investment Index, Northmor High School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Galion, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Galion on the city page.
Is Northmor High School a good school?
Northmor High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Ohio schools. It is also less 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 Northmor Local?
Besides Northmor High School, Northmor Local also operates Northmor Elementary School (541 students). See the Northmor Local district page for the complete list.
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