- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Piqua, OH
Piqua High School
Federal NCES profile for Piqua High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390446401526
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Piqua High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Ohio schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Piqua · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.7:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 43.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Piqua High School has class sizes larger than 88% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Piqua High School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Piqua, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+40 students YoY
Piqua High School held near 916 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+40 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.5 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+40 students YoY 390446401526 · Piqua, OH High · MID · TRAD
931 enr · 22.7:1 · 43.5% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Piqua Central Intermediate School (714 students)
Piqua High School held near 916 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+40 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.5 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Piqua High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Piqua High School
931 students
- Piqua Central
Piqua Central Intermediate School
714 students
- Washington Pri
Washington Primary Elementary School
508 students
- Piqua Junior H
Piqua Junior High School
460 students
- Springcreek Pr
Springcreek Primary Elementary School
456 students
What this shows Piqua High School reports 931 students on the CCD universe file.
How Piqua High School compares
Piqua 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 | 22.7:1 | ▲ 25% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.5% | ▲ 38% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 931 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.7:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
931
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.7:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 88% in Ohio - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
48.9%
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
$14,778
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 233 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 119 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 82.4%
Two or More 10.1%
African American 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 82.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.8, Piqua High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Piqua City reports $14,778 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Piqua High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piqua Central Intermediate School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Primary Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Piqua Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Springcreek Primary Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Piqua High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~931 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Piqua High School
How many students attend Piqua High School?
Piqua High School has 931 students enrolled. It is a high school in Piqua, OH. CCD year-over-year: 876 (2022-23) → 916 (2023-24), nearly flat (+40).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Piqua High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Piqua High School is 22.7:1, which is 25% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Piqua High School?
43.5% of students at Piqua High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Piqua High School?
The largest demographic group at Piqua High School is White at 82.4% of enrollment, in Piqua, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Piqua High School?
Piqua High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Piqua High School rank among public schools in Piqua?
By Resource Investment Index, Piqua High School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Piqua, 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 Piqua on the city page.
What other schools are in Piqua City?
Besides Piqua High School, Piqua City also operates Piqua Central Intermediate School (714 students), Washington Primary Elementary School (508 students), and Piqua Junior High School (460 students). See the Piqua City district page for the complete list.