Enrollment
448
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Port Clinton, OH
Port Clinton High School
Federal NCES profile for Port Clinton 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 390446501536
👥 S:T ratio 31
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Port Clinton High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Port Clinton · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 33.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Port Clinton High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Port Clinton High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Port Clinton, OH.
School address
District: Port Clinton City · Ohio
NCES ID 390446501536 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.0%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Port Clinton High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Port Clinton High School
Port Clinton High School is a mid-sized high school in Port Clinton, Ohio, enrolling 448 students.
At 17.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 33.0% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 448 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 732 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #359.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 38/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 224 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Port Clinton City also operates Bataan Memorial Primary School (364 students) and Bataan Memorial Intermediate School (296 students) alongside Port Clinton 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 Port Clinton High School compares
Port Clinton 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 | 17.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.0% | ▲ 4% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 448 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
448
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 49% in Ohio - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
46.9%
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
$15,539
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 224 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.5 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 77.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
Two or More 8.9%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 77.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.8, Port Clinton High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Port Clinton City, which includes Port Clinton High School.
$15,539
Per student
+6%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.0%
State 18.7%
Federal 10.3%
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 Port Clinton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bataan Memorial Primary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bataan Memorial Intermediate School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Port Clinton Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Port Clinton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~448 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Port Clinton High School
How many students attend Port Clinton High School?
Port Clinton High School has 448 students enrolled. It is a high school in Port Clinton, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Port Clinton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Port Clinton High School is 17.2:1, which is 5% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 10% higher 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 Port Clinton High School?
33.0% of students at Port Clinton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Port Clinton High School?
The largest demographic group at Port Clinton High School is White at 77.5% of enrollment, in Port Clinton, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Port Clinton High School?
Port Clinton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Port Clinton High School rank among public schools in Port Clinton?
By Resource Investment Index, Port Clinton High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Port Clinton, 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 Port Clinton on the city page.
Is Port Clinton High School a good school?
Port Clinton High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 Port Clinton City?
Besides Port Clinton High School, Port Clinton City also operates Bataan Memorial Primary School (364 students), Bataan Memorial Intermediate School (296 students), and Port Clinton Middle School (292 students). See the Port Clinton City district page for the complete list.
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