- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390445701461
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 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 43/100 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
- 43
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Norwood High School held near 448 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.1 → 32.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 390445701461 · Norwood, OH High · SMALL · TRAD
435 enr · 14:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Norwood Middle School (371 students)
Norwood High School held near 448 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.1 → 32.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Norwood High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Norwood High School
435 students
- Norwood Middle
Norwood Middle School
371 students
- Sharpsburg Ele
Sharpsburg Elementary
261 students
- Williams Avenu
Williams Avenue Elementary School
257 students
- Norwood View E
Norwood View Elementary School
250 students
- The Norwood Mo 124
The Norwood Montessori School
124 students
What this shows Norwood High School reports 435 students on the CCD universe file.
How Norwood High School compares
Norwood 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 | 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 methodology
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
$19,290
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
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.
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
District finance for Norwood City reports $19,290 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~435 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 456 (2022-23) → 448 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
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 43/100 (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 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.
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.