Enrollment
450
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Duncan Falls, OH
Philo High School
Federal NCES profile for Philo High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390488403425
👥 S:T ratio 47
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Philo High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Duncan Falls · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 27.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Philo High School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Philo High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Duncan Falls, OH.
School address
District: Franklin Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390488403425 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.5%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Philo High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Philo High School
Philo High School is a mid-sized high school in Duncan Falls, Ohio, enrolling 450 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 13.2:1, Philo High School is leaner than roughly 85% of Ohio schools and 27% under the state's 18.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 27.5% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 450 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 766 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #146.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 9/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 225 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Franklin Local also operates Duncan Falls Elementary School (648 students) and Philo Junior High School (439 students) alongside Philo 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 Philo High School compares
Philo 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 27% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.5% | ▼ 13% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 450 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
450
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 15% in Ohio - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.6%
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
$14,012
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 225 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 95.3%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 0.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 95.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.0, Philo High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Franklin Local, which includes Philo High School.
$14,012
Per student
-4%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.1%
State 43.9%
Federal 13.0%
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 Philo High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duncan Falls Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Philo Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roseville Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Local Community School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Franklin Local Preschool - Roseville | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Philo High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 239
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 43
- Students per teacher
- 7.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 28
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~450 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Philo High School
How many students attend Philo High School?
Philo High School has 450 students enrolled. It is a high school in Duncan Falls, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Philo High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Philo High School is 13.2:1, which is 27% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 16% 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 Philo High School?
27.5% of students at Philo High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Philo High School?
The largest demographic group at Philo High School is White at 95.3% of enrollment, in Duncan Falls, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Philo High School?
Philo High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Philo High School rank among public schools in Duncan Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Philo High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Duncan Falls, 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 Duncan Falls on the city page.
Is Philo High School a good school?
Philo High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio 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 Franklin Local?
Besides Philo High School, Franklin Local also operates Duncan Falls Elementary School (648 students), Philo Junior High School (439 students), and Roseville Elementary School (239 students). See the Franklin Local district page for the complete list.
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