- Enrollment
- 922
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mansfield, OH
Ontario High School
Federal NCES profile for Ontario High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390494703608
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ontario High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Mansfield · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.6:1
- students per teacher
- 21.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ontario High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ontario High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Mansfield, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Ontario High School held near 534 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 29.6 → 29.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 390494703608 · Mansfield, OH High · MID · TRAD
540 enr · 18.6:1 · 21.6% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Stingel Elementary School (922 students)
Ontario High School held near 534 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 29.6 → 29.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Ontario High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stingel Elemen
Stingel Elementary School
922 students
- This school
Ontario High School
540 students
- Ontario Middle
Ontario Middle School
471 students
What this shows Ontario High School reports 540 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ontario High School compares
Ontario 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 2% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.6% | ▼ 32% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 540 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
540
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 62% in Ohio - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,769
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 270 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 81.5%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Asian 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 81.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.7, Ontario High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ontario Local reports $10,769 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ontario High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stingel Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ontario Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ontario High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools in Mansfield
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~540 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ontario High School
How many students attend Ontario High School?
Ontario High School has 540 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mansfield, OH. CCD year-over-year: 527 (2022-23) → 534 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ontario High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ontario High School is 18.6:1, which is 2% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ontario High School?
21.6% of students at Ontario High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ontario High School?
The largest demographic group at Ontario High School is White at 81.5% of enrollment, in Mansfield, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ontario High School?
Ontario High School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Ontario High School rank among high schools in Mansfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Ontario High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Mansfield, 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 Mansfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Ontario Local?
Besides Ontario High School, Ontario Local also operates Stingel Elementary School (922 students) and Ontario Middle School (471 students). See the Ontario Local district page for the complete list.