Enrollment
435
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Norwood, OH
Norwood High School
Federal NCES profile for Norwood High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390445701461
👥 S:T ratio 44
📚 AP courses 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Norwood High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Norwood · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 435
- students enrolled
Norwood High School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Norwood High School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Norwood, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Norwood High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Norwood High School
Norwood High School is a mid-sized high school in Norwood, Ohio, enrolling 435 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 435 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.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and African American (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 7 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 218 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 57.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Norwood City spends $18,498 per pupil, 26% above the Ohio average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 92 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 435 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Norwood City also operates Norwood Middle School (371 students) and Sharpsburg Elementary (261 students) alongside Norwood 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 Norwood High School compares
Norwood 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 23% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 435 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
435
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 20% in Ohio - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
57.7%
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
$18,498
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 218 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 89 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 55.6%
African American 21.8%
Hispanic or Latino 15.6%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 55.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.5, Norwood High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Norwood City, which includes Norwood High School.
$18,498
Per student
+26%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
+11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.7%
State 21.1%
Federal 19.2%
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 Norwood High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwood Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sharpsburg Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Williams Avenue Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Norwood View Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| The Norwood Montessori School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Norwood High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 257
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 124
- Students per teacher
- 41.3:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
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 (~435 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Norwood High School
How many students attend Norwood High School?
Norwood High School has 435 students enrolled. It is a high school in Norwood, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norwood High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Norwood High School is 14:1, which is 23% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Norwood High School?
The largest demographic group at Norwood High School is White at 55.6% of enrollment, in Norwood, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Norwood High School?
Norwood High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Norwood High School rank among public schools in Norwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Norwood High School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Norwood, 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 Norwood on the city page.
Is Norwood High School a good school?
Norwood High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Ohio schools. It is also more 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 Norwood City?
Besides Norwood High School, Norwood City also operates Norwood Middle School (371 students), Sharpsburg Elementary (261 students), and Williams Avenue Elementary School (257 students). See the Norwood City district page for the complete list.
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