- Enrollment
- 1,711
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pickerington, OH
Pickerington High School North
Federal NCES profile for Pickerington High School North, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390468904605
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pickerington High School North earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Pickerington · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 17.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Pickerington High School North has class sizes larger than 86% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pickerington High School North ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Pickerington, OH.
School address
District: Pickerington Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390468904605 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+84 students YoY
Pickerington High School North grew from 1,628 students in 2022-23 to 1,712 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 80.6 → 85.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+84 students YoY 390468904605 · Pickerington, OH High · MID · TRAD
1,761 enr · 22:1 · 17.6% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Pickerington High School Central (1,711 students)
Pickerington High School North grew from 1,628 students in 2022-23 to 1,712 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE added 80.6 → 85.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Pickerington High School North in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Pickerington High School North
1,761 students
- Pickerington H
Pickerington High School Central
1,711 students
- Pickerington R
Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School
948 students
- Toll Gate Elem
Toll Gate Elementary
948 students
- Pickerington L
Pickerington Lakeview Junior High
922 students
- Sycamore Creek 652
Sycamore Creek Elementary School
652 students
What this shows Pickerington High School North reports 1,761 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pickerington High School North compares
Pickerington High School North is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22:1 | ▲ 21% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.6% | ▼ 44% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,761 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,761
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
22:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 86% in Ohio - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
39.8%
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
$13,484
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 440 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
241
in-school suspensions + 287 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 23 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 49.6%
African American 31.6%
Two or More 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Asian 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 49.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.3, Pickerington High School North is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 26
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pickerington Local reports $13,484 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pickerington High School North Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickerington High School Central | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Toll Gate Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pickerington Lakeview Junior High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sycamore Creek Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pickerington High School North's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 948
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 948
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 922
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar high schools in Pickerington
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,761 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pickerington High School North
How many students attend Pickerington High School North?
Pickerington High School North has 1,761 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pickerington, OH. CCD year-over-year: 1,628 (2022-23) → 1,712 (2023-24), up 84.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pickerington High School North?
The student-teacher ratio at Pickerington High School North is 22:1, which is 21% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pickerington High School North?
17.6% of students at Pickerington High School North are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pickerington High School North?
The largest demographic group at Pickerington High School North is White at 49.6% of enrollment, in Pickerington, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pickerington High School North?
Pickerington High School North 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 Pickerington High School North rank among high schools in Pickerington?
By Resource Investment Index, Pickerington High School North ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Pickerington, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Pickerington on the city page.
What other schools are in Pickerington Local?
Besides Pickerington High School North, Pickerington Local also operates Pickerington High School Central (1,711 students), Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School (948 students), and Toll Gate Elementary (948 students). See the Pickerington Local district page for the complete list.