- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Norwalk, OH
Norwalk High School
Federal NCES profile for Norwalk High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390445601457
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Norwalk High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Ohio schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Norwalk · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.8:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 25.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Norwalk High School has class sizes larger than 85% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Norwalk High School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Norwalk, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Norwalk High School held near 732 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.6 → 37.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 390445601457 · Norwalk, OH High · MID · TRAD
699 enr · 21.8:1 · 25.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Maplehurst Elementary School (460 students)
Norwalk High School held near 732 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.6 → 37.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Norwalk High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Norwalk High School
699 students
- Maplehurst Ele
Maplehurst Elementary School
460 students
- Pleasant Eleme
Pleasant Elementary School
395 students
- Main Street Sc
Main Street School
375 students
- Norwalk Middle
Norwalk Middle School
332 students
- League Element 192
League Elementary School
192 students
What this shows Norwalk High School reports 699 students on the CCD universe file.
How Norwalk High School compares
Norwalk High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.8:1 | ▲ 20% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.7% | ▼ 19% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 699 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
699
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 85% in Ohio - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
37.1%
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
$13,649
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 233 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.8%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 75.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.8, Norwalk High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Norwalk City reports $13,649 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Norwalk High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maplehurst Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Main Street School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Norwalk Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| League Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Norwalk High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 192
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~699 students)
Frequently asked questions about Norwalk High School
How many students attend Norwalk High School?
Norwalk High School has 699 students enrolled. It is a high school in Norwalk, OH. CCD year-over-year: 739 (2022-23) → 732 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norwalk High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Norwalk High School is 21.8:1, which is 20% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Norwalk High School?
25.7% of students at Norwalk High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Norwalk High School?
The largest demographic group at Norwalk High School is White at 75.8% of enrollment, in Norwalk, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Norwalk High School?
Norwalk High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Norwalk High School rank among public schools in Norwalk?
By Resource Investment Index, Norwalk High School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Norwalk, 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 Norwalk on the city page.
What other schools are in Norwalk City?
Besides Norwalk High School, Norwalk City also operates Maplehurst Elementary School (460 students), Pleasant Elementary School (395 students), and Main Street School (375 students). See the Norwalk City district page for the complete list.