Enrollment
1,761
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390468904605
👥 S:T ratio 12
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 39/100 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
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
80.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.6%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pickerington High School North compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pickerington High School North
Pickerington High School North is a lower-poverty, large high school in Pickerington, Ohio, enrolling 1,761 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22:1 is larger than about 86% of Ohio schools and 21% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 17.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,761 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 104 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #97, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and African American (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 26 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 440 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 528 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,761 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 23 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Pickerington's high schools, it stands alongside Pickerington High School Central (1,711 students): Pickerington High School North is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22:1 vs 19.9:1).
Pickerington Local also operates Pickerington High School Central (1,711 students) and Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School (948 students) alongside Pickerington High School North.
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 Pickerington High School North compares
Pickerington High School North on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,042
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pickerington Local, which includes Pickerington High School North.
$13,042
Per student
-11%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.1%
State 40.6%
Federal 9.3%
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 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
- 1,711
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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.
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 (~1,761 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22:1)
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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.
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 39/100 (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 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.
Is Pickerington High School North a good school?
Pickerington High School North earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio. 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 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.
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