- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390445501448
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 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 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Norton · Resource Index
- 37
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-69 students YoY
Norton High School shrank from 784 students in 2022-23 to 715 in 2023-24 (-8.8%).
Teacher FTE added 47.5 → 57.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-69 students YoY 390445501448 · Norton, OH High · MID · TRAD
746 enr · 15.9:1 · 20.9% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Norton Middle School (655 students)
Norton High School shrank from 784 students in 2022-23 to 715 in 2023-24 (-8.8%). Teacher FTE added 47.5 → 57.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Norton High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Norton High School
746 students
- Norton Middle
Norton Middle School
655 students
- Norton Element
Norton Elementary School
564 students
- Norton Primary 220
Norton Primary Elementary School
220 students
What this shows Norton High School reports 746 students on the CCD universe file.
How Norton High School compares
Norton 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,472
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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.
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
District finance for Norton City reports $12,472 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 220
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~746 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 784 (2022-23) → 715 (2023-24), down 69.
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 37/100 (typical 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 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.
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.