Enrollment
271
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390465902603
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 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 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Richmond Heights · Resource Index
- 33
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.0%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Richmond Heights High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Richmond Heights High School
Richmond Heights High School is a mid-sized high school in Richmond Heights, Ohio, enrolling 271 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 47.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 271 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 302 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #125.
Its student body is predominantly African American (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Richmond Heights Local spends $18,664 per pupil, 27% above the Ohio average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Richmond Heights's high schools, it stands alongside Flex High School Cleveland (132 students): Richmond Heights High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.1:1 vs 33:1).
Richmond Heights Local also operates Richmond Heights Elementary School (378 students) and Richmond Heights Middle School (137 students) alongside Richmond Heights 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 Richmond Heights High School compares
Richmond Heights 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,664
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Richmond Heights Local, which includes Richmond Heights High School.
$18,664
Per student
+27%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.3%
State 11.8%
Federal 13.9%
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 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
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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.
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 (~271 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Richmond Heights on the city page.
Is Richmond Heights High School a good school?
Richmond Heights High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% 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 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.
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