- Enrollment
- 40
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Columbus, OH
Ohio School for the Deaf
Federal NCES profile for Ohio School for the Deaf, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390000104681
👥 S:T ratio 76
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ohio School for the Deaf earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 44
- high schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 72.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ohio School for the Deaf has class sizes smaller than 99% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ohio School for the Deaf ranks #1 of 44 high schools in Columbus, OH.
School address
District: Ohio School for the Deaf · Ohio
NCES ID 390000104681 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
90 on latest CCD 390000104681 · Columbus, OH High · SMALL · TRAD
90 enr · 6:1 · 72.2% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Ohio School for the Deaf (40 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 44 high schools in Columbus. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Ohio School for the Deaf in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Ohio School for the Deaf
90 students
- Ohio School fo
Ohio School for the Deaf
40 students
- Ohio School fo 21
Ohio School for the Deaf
21 students
What this shows Ohio School for the Deaf reports 90 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ohio School for the Deaf compares
Ohio School for the Deaf vs Ohio and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6:1 | ▼ 67% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.2% | ▲ 128% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 90 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
90
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 128% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
6:1
students per teacher
- 67% below state mean
Top 1% in Ohio - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 90 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
AP program Not offered
How Ohio School for the Deaf Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio School for the Deaf | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ohio School for the Deaf | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ohio School for the Deaf's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 21
- Students per teacher
- 5.3:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
Similar high schools in Columbus
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Worthington Kilbourne High School
Standard public school
1,623 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Franklin Heights High School
Standard public school
1,398 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Northland High School
Standard public school
1,029 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Whetstone High School
Standard public school
1,017 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Briggs High School
Standard public school
956 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Hamilton Township High School
Standard public school
873 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~90 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ohio School for the Deaf
How many students attend Ohio School for the Deaf?
Ohio School for the Deaf has 90 students enrolled. It is a high school in Columbus, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ohio School for the Deaf?
The student-teacher ratio at Ohio School for the Deaf is 6:1, which is 67% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 62% lower 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 Ohio School for the Deaf?
72.2% of students at Ohio School for the Deaf are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ohio School for the Deaf?
Ohio School for the Deaf has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ohio School for the Deaf rank among high schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Ohio School for the Deaf ranks #1 of 44 high schools in Columbus, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Columbus on the city page.
What other schools are in Ohio School for the Deaf?
Besides Ohio School for the Deaf, Ohio School for the Deaf also operates Ohio School for the Deaf (40 students) and Ohio School for the Deaf (21 students). See the Ohio School for the Deaf district page for the complete list.