- Enrollment
- 1,610
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Parma, OH
Parma High School
Federal NCES profile for Parma High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390446301506
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parma High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Parma · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.9:1
- students per teacher
- 42.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Parma High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parma High School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Parma, OH.
School address
NCES CCD campus card
1,233 on latest CCD 390446301506 · Parma, OH Other · MID · TRAD
1,233 enr · 17.9:1 · 42.5% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Normandy High School (1,610 students)
Resource Investment Index #4 of 6 schools in Parma. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Parma High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Normandy High
Normandy High School
1,610 students
- Valley Forge H
Valley Forge High School
1,402 students
- This school
Parma High School
1,233 students
- Greenbriar Mid
Greenbriar Middle School
1,064 students
- Pleasant Valle
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
971 students
- Shiloh Middle
Shiloh Middle School
729 students
What this shows Parma High School reports 1,233 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parma High School compares
Parma High School vs Ohio and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▼ 2% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.5% | ▲ 34% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,233 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,233
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 56% in Ohio - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
56.4%
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
$17,600
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 308 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
195
in-school suspensions + 138 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
District finance for Parma City reports $17,600 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Parma High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normandy High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valley Forge High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greenbriar Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Valley Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shiloh Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parma High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,402
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,064
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar other schools in Parma
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Normandy High School
Standard public school
1,610 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
Constellation Schools: Parma Community
Standard public school
1,259 students 39.3:1 students per teacher
First Step Preschool
Standard public school
218 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Summit Academy Community School-Parma
Standard public school
87 students 5.1:1 students per teacher
Parma Virtual Learning Academy
Standard public school
54 students 18:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~1,233 students)
Frequently asked questions about Parma High School
How many students attend Parma High School?
Parma High School has 1,233 students enrolled. It is a public school in Parma, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parma High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Parma High School is 17.9:1, which is 2% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 14% 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 Parma High School?
42.5% of students at Parma High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parma High School?
Parma High School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Parma High School rank among schools in Parma?
By Resource Investment Index, Parma High School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Parma, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Parma on the city page.
What other schools are in Parma City?
Besides Parma High School, Parma City also operates Normandy High School (1,610 students), Valley Forge High School (1,402 students), and Greenbriar Middle School (1,064 students). See the Parma City district page for the complete list.