Enrollment
773
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Poland, OH
Poland Seminary High School
Federal NCES profile for Poland Seminary High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390483403218
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Poland Seminary High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Ohio schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Poland · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 11.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Poland Seminary High School has class sizes larger than 73% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Poland Seminary High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Poland, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.7%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Poland Seminary High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Poland Seminary High School
Poland Seminary High School is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Poland, Ohio, enrolling 773 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.7% free-meal eligibility runs 63% below the Ohio average.
Enrollment of 773 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 454 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #321.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 387 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Poland Local spends $11,547 per pupil, 21% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Poland's public schools, it stands alongside Dobbins Early Learning Center (55 students): Poland Seminary High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.8:1 vs 55:1).
Poland Local also operates Mckinley Elementary School (547 students) and Poland Middle School (380 students) alongside Poland Seminary 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 Poland Seminary High School compares
Poland Seminary 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 | 19.8:1 | ▲ 9% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.7% | ▼ 63% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 773 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
773
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Ohio - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.5%
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
$11,547
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 387 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 89.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Asian 2.5%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 89.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.7, Poland Seminary High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Poland Local, which includes Poland Seminary High School.
$11,547
Per student
-21%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.2%
State 27.8%
Federal 12.0%
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 Poland Seminary High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mckinley Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Poland Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dobbins Early Learning Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Poland Seminary High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 55
- Students per teacher
- 55:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar other schools in Poland
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~773 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Poland Seminary High School
How many students attend Poland Seminary High School?
Poland Seminary High School has 773 students enrolled. It is a public school in Poland, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Poland Seminary High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Poland Seminary High School is 19.8:1, which is 9% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Poland Seminary High School?
11.7% of students at Poland Seminary High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Poland Seminary High School?
The largest demographic group at Poland Seminary High School is White at 89.4% of enrollment, in Poland, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Poland Seminary High School?
Poland Seminary High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 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 Poland Seminary High School rank among public schools in Poland?
By Resource Investment Index, Poland Seminary High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Poland, 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 Poland on the city page.
Is Poland Seminary High School a good school?
Poland Seminary High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of 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 Poland Local?
Besides Poland Seminary High School, Poland Local also operates Mckinley Elementary School (547 students), Poland Middle School (380 students), and Dobbins Early Learning Center (55 students). See the Poland Local district page for the complete list.
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