- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sandusky, OH
Perkins High School
Federal NCES profile for Perkins High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390468102663
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Perkins High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #1 of 10
- public schools in Sandusky · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 24.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Perkins High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Perkins High School ranks #1 of 10 public schools in Sandusky, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Perkins High School held near 583 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.5 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 390468102663 · Sandusky, OH High · MID · TRAD
539 enr · 16.3:1 · 24.7% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Furry Elementary School (495 students)
Perkins High School held near 583 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.5 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Perkins High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Perkins High School
539 students
- Furry Elementa
Furry Elementary School
495 students
- Meadowlawn Ele
Meadowlawn Elementary School
421 students
- Briar Middle S
Briar Middle School
413 students
What this shows Perkins High School reports 539 students on the CCD universe file.
How Perkins High School compares
Perkins 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 | 16.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.7% | ▼ 22% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 539 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
539
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 40% in Ohio - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.0%
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
$14,698
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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
16
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 80.0%
Two or More 8.7%
African American 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 80.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.7, Perkins High School is about as mixed as the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Perkins Local reports $14,698 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Perkins High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Furry Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadowlawn Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Briar Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Perkins High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~539 students)
Frequently asked questions about Perkins High School
How many students attend Perkins High School?
Perkins High School has 539 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sandusky, OH. CCD year-over-year: 562 (2022-23) → 583 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Perkins High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Perkins High School is 16.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 4% 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 Perkins High School?
24.7% of students at Perkins High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Perkins High School?
The largest demographic group at Perkins High School is White at 80.0% of enrollment, in Sandusky, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Perkins High School?
Perkins High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Perkins High School rank among public schools in Sandusky?
By Resource Investment Index, Perkins High School ranks #1 of 10 public schools in Sandusky, 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 Sandusky on the city page.
What other schools are in Perkins Local?
Besides Perkins High School, Perkins Local also operates Furry Elementary School (495 students), Meadowlawn Elementary School (421 students), and Briar Middle School (413 students). See the Perkins Local district page for the complete list.