- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Northwood, OH
Northwood High School
Federal NCES profile for Northwood High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390507104039
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwood High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Northwood · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 76.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Northwood High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwood High School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Northwood, OH.
School address
District: Northwood Local Schools · Ohio
NCES ID 390507104039 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Northwood High School shrank from 406 students in 2022-23 to 373 in 2023-24 (-8.1%).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 390507104039 · Northwood, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
357 enr · 16.2:1 · 76.1% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwood Elementary School (453 students)
Northwood High School shrank from 406 students in 2022-23 to 373 in 2023-24 (-8.1%). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Northwood High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northwood Elem
Northwood Elementary School
453 students
- This school
Northwood High School
357 students
- Ranger Online 8
Ranger Online Academy
8 students
What this shows Northwood High School reports 357 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwood High School compares
Northwood High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▼ 11% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.1% | ▲ 141% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 357 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
357
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 141% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 39% in Ohio - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.2%
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
$15,927
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 75.1%
Hispanic or Latino 19.0%
African American 2.8%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 75.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.9, Northwood High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northwood Local Schools reports $15,927 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northwood High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwood Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ranger Online Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Northwood High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 8
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Northwood
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~357 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northwood High School
How many students attend Northwood High School?
Northwood High School has 357 students enrolled. It is a public school in Northwood, OH. CCD year-over-year: 406 (2022-23) → 373 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwood High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwood High School is 16.2:1, which is 11% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 3% 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 Northwood High School?
76.1% of students at Northwood High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwood High School?
The largest demographic group at Northwood High School is White at 75.1% of enrollment, in Northwood, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwood High School?
Northwood High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Northwood High School rank among schools in Northwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwood High School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Northwood, 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 Northwood Local Schools?
Besides Northwood High School, Northwood Local Schools also operates Northwood Elementary School (453 students) and Ranger Online Academy (8 students). See the Northwood Local Schools district page for the complete list.