Enrollment
272
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Hamler, OH
Patrick Henry High School
Federal NCES profile for Patrick Henry High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390475902925
👥 S:T ratio 28
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Patrick Henry High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Hamler · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- students per teacher
- 68.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Patrick Henry High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Patrick Henry High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hamler, OH.
School address
District: Patrick Henry Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390475902925 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.7%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+117% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Patrick Henry High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Patrick Henry High School
Patrick Henry High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Hamler, Ohio, enrolling 272 students.
At 18.1:1, 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.
Economic need is high: 68.7% of students qualify for free meals, 117% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 272 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 91 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #34.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 34/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 272 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Patrick Henry Local also operates Patrick Henry Elementary School (333 students) and Patrick Henry Middle School (282 students) alongside Patrick Henry 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 Patrick Henry High School compares
Patrick Henry 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 | 18.1:1 | ▼ 1% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.7% | ▲ 117% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 272 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
272
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 117% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 58% in Ohio - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.9%
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
$15,841
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 272 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 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 79.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 79.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.4, Patrick Henry High School is about as mixed as the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Patrick Henry Local, which includes Patrick Henry High School.
$15,841
Per student
+8%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.5%
State 32.9%
Federal 9.7%
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 Patrick Henry High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Henry Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Patrick Henry Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Patrick Henry High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~272 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Patrick Henry High School
How many students attend Patrick Henry High School?
Patrick Henry High School has 272 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hamler, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Patrick Henry High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Patrick Henry High School is 18.1:1, which is 1% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 15% 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 Patrick Henry High School?
68.7% of students at Patrick Henry High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Patrick Henry High School?
The largest demographic group at Patrick Henry High School is White at 79.8% of enrollment, in Hamler, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Patrick Henry High School?
Patrick Henry High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Patrick Henry High School rank among public schools in Hamler?
By Resource Investment Index, Patrick Henry High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hamler, 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 Hamler on the city page.
Is Patrick Henry High School a good school?
Patrick Henry High School earns 37/100 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 Patrick Henry Local?
Besides Patrick Henry High School, Patrick Henry Local also operates Patrick Henry Elementary School (333 students) and Patrick Henry Middle School (282 students). See the Patrick Henry Local district page for the complete list.
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