Enrollment
821
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Ashland, KY
Paul G. Blazer High School
Federal NCES profile for Paul G. Blazer High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210015000022
👥 S:T ratio 50
📚 AP courses 75
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paul G. Blazer High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Kentucky schools.
- #15 of 17
- public schools in Ashland · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 51.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Paul G. Blazer High School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paul G. Blazer High School ranks #15 of 17 public schools in Ashland, KY.
School address
District: Ashland Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210015000022 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
66.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.2%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Paul G. Blazer High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Paul G. Blazer High School
Paul G. Blazer High School is a higher-need, large high school in Ashland, Kentucky, enrolling 821 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 51.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kentucky, bigger than 90% of state schools at 821 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 321 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #260, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 15 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 411 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Ashland's high schools, it stands alongside Boyd County High School (888 students): Paul G. Blazer High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.4:1 vs 15.1:1).
Ashland Independent also operates Ashland Middle School (671 students) and Hager Elementary School (344 students) alongside Paul G. Blazer 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 Paul G. Blazer High School compares
Paul G. Blazer High School on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 18% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.2% | ▼ 14% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 821 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
821
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 20% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
44.1%
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
$11,952
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
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 411 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
85
in-school suspensions + 69 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.8 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 81.5%
Two or More 9.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
African American 4.0%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 81.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.3, Paul G. Blazer High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ashland Independent, which includes Paul G. Blazer High School.
$11,952
Per student
-10%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.9%
State 56.6%
Federal 21.5%
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 Paul G. Blazer High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashland Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hager Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Poage Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crabbe Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oakview Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paul G. Blazer High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar high schools in Ashland
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~821 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Paul G. Blazer High School
How many students attend Paul G. Blazer High School?
Paul G. Blazer High School has 821 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ashland, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paul G. Blazer High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Paul G. Blazer High School is 12.4:1, which is 18% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 21% 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 Paul G. Blazer High School?
51.2% of students at Paul G. Blazer High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paul G. Blazer High School?
The largest demographic group at Paul G. Blazer High School is White at 81.5% of enrollment, in Ashland, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paul G. Blazer High School?
Paul G. Blazer High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Paul G. Blazer High School rank among public schools in Ashland?
By Resource Investment Index, Paul G. Blazer High School ranks #15 of 17 public schools in Ashland, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Ashland on the city page.
Is Paul G. Blazer High School a good school?
Paul G. Blazer High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Kentucky schools. 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 Ashland Independent?
Besides Paul G. Blazer High School, Ashland Independent also operates Ashland Middle School (671 students), Hager Elementary School (344 students), and Poage Elementary School (304 students). See the Ashland Independent district page for the complete list.
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