- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Richmond Heights, OH
Richmond Heights High School
Federal NCES profile for Richmond Heights High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390465902603
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richmond Heights High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Richmond Heights · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 47.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Richmond Heights High School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richmond Heights High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Richmond Heights, OH.
School address
District: Richmond Heights Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390465902603 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Richmond Heights High School grew from 268 students in 2022-23 to 299 in 2023-24 (+11.6%).
Teacher FTE held 18.1 → 18.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 390465902603 · Richmond Heights, OH High · SMALL · TRAD
271 enr · 15.1:1 · 47.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Richmond Heights Elementary School (378 students)
Richmond Heights High School grew from 268 students in 2022-23 to 299 in 2023-24 (+11.6%). Teacher FTE held 18.1 → 18.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Richmond Heights High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Richmond Heigh
Richmond Heights Elementary School
378 students
- This school
Richmond Heights High School
271 students
- Richmond Heigh 137
Richmond Heights Middle School
137 students
What this shows Richmond Heights High School reports 271 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richmond Heights High School compares
Richmond Heights High School 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 17% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.0% | ▲ 49% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 271 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
271
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 29% in Ohio - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.5%
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
$19,710
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 85.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
White 3.3%
Asian 3.0%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 85.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.2, Richmond Heights High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Richmond Heights Local reports $19,710 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Richmond Heights High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Heights Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richmond Heights Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richmond Heights High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 137
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high schools in Richmond Heights
1 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 (~271 students)
Frequently asked questions about Richmond Heights High School
How many students attend Richmond Heights High School?
Richmond Heights High School has 271 students enrolled. It is a high school in Richmond Heights, OH. CCD year-over-year: 268 (2022-23) → 299 (2023-24), up 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richmond Heights High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Richmond Heights High School is 15.1:1, which is 17% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 4% lower 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 Richmond Heights High School?
47.0% of students at Richmond Heights High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richmond Heights High School?
The largest demographic group at Richmond Heights High School is African American at 85.6% of enrollment, in Richmond Heights, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richmond Heights High School?
Richmond Heights High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Richmond Heights High School rank among public schools in Richmond Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Richmond Heights High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Richmond Heights, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Richmond Heights Local?
Besides Richmond Heights High School, Richmond Heights Local also operates Richmond Heights Elementary School (378 students) and Richmond Heights Middle School (137 students). See the Richmond Heights Local district page for the complete list.