Enrollment
746
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Norton, OH
Norton High School
Federal NCES profile for Norton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390445501448
👥 S:T ratio 36
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Norton High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Norton · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 20.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Norton High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Norton High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Norton, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.9%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Norton High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Norton High School
Norton High School is a large high school in Norton, Ohio, enrolling 746 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 746 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 570 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #350.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 373 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Norton City spends $11,385 per pupil, 22% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Norton City also operates Norton Middle School (655 students) and Norton Elementary School (564 students) alongside Norton High School.
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 Norton High School compares
Norton 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 | 15.9:1 | ▼ 13% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.9% | ▼ 34% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 746 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
746
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 36% in Ohio - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.8%
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
$11,385
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 373 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
73
in-school suspensions + 73 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.6 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 91.3%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 91.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.4, Norton High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Norton City, which includes Norton High School.
$11,385
Per student
-22%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.2%
State 42.2%
Federal 10.6%
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 Norton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norton Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Norton Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Norton Primary Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Norton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 220
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~746 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Norton High School
How many students attend Norton High School?
Norton High School has 746 students enrolled. It is a high school in Norton, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Norton High School is 15.9:1, which is 13% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 1% 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 Norton High School?
20.9% of students at Norton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Norton High School?
The largest demographic group at Norton High School is White at 91.3% of enrollment, in Norton, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Norton High School?
Norton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Norton High School rank among public schools in Norton?
By Resource Investment Index, Norton High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Norton, 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 Norton on the city page.
Is Norton High School a good school?
Norton High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 Norton City?
Besides Norton High School, Norton City also operates Norton Middle School (655 students), Norton Elementary School (564 students), and Norton Primary Elementary School (220 students). See the Norton City district page for the complete list.
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