Enrollment
416
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Orrville, OH
Orrville High School
Federal NCES profile for Orrville High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390446101485
👥 S:T ratio 31
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orrville High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Orrville · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 28.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Orrville High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orrville High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Orrville, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.3%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Orrville High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Orrville High School
Orrville High School is a mid-sized high school in Orrville, Ohio, enrolling 416 students.
At 17.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 28.3% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 416 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 716 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #37, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 47/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 208 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
13.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 16.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Orrville City also operates Orrville Elementary School (514 students) and Orrville Middle School (462 students) alongside Orrville 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 Orrville High School compares
Orrville 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 | 17.3:1 | ▼ 5% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.3% | ▼ 10% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 416 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
416
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 50% in Ohio - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.7%
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
$13,705
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 208 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 70.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%
Two or More 7.7%
African American 4.1%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 70.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.4, Orrville High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Orrville City, which includes Orrville High School.
$13,705
Per student
-6%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.2%
State 33.1%
Federal 16.7%
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 Orrville High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orrville Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Orrville Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heartland Early Learning Program | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Orrville High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 40
- Students per teacher
- 40:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~416 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Orrville High School
How many students attend Orrville High School?
Orrville High School has 416 students enrolled. It is a high school in Orrville, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orrville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Orrville High School is 17.3:1, which is 5% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 10% higher 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 Orrville High School?
28.3% of students at Orrville High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orrville High School?
The largest demographic group at Orrville High School is White at 70.0% of enrollment, in Orrville, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orrville High School?
Orrville High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Orrville High School rank among public schools in Orrville?
By Resource Investment Index, Orrville High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Orrville, 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 Orrville on the city page.
Is Orrville High School a good school?
Orrville High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 Orrville City?
Besides Orrville High School, Orrville City also operates Orrville Elementary School (514 students), Orrville Middle School (462 students), and Heartland Early Learning Program (40 students). See the Orrville City district page for the complete list.
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