Enrollment
455
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Caledonia, OH
River Valley High School
Federal NCES profile for River Valley High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390484403255
👥 S:T ratio 27
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
River Valley High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Caledonia · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- students per teacher
- 21.5%
- free-lunch eligible
River Valley High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, River Valley High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Caledonia, OH.
School address
District: River Valley Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390484403255 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.5%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How River Valley High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at River Valley High School
River Valley High School is a mid-sized high school in Caledonia, Ohio, enrolling 455 students.
At 18.2:1, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 455 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 731 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #197.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 228 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding River Valley Local spends $11,406 per pupil, 22% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
River Valley Local also operates Heritage Elementary School (483 students) and River Valley Middle School (481 students) alongside River Valley 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 River Valley High School compares
River Valley 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 | 18.2:1 | ▼ 0% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.5% | ▼ 32% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 455 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
455
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 59% in Ohio - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.6%
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
$11,406
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 228 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 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 88.4%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.4, River Valley High School is less 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 River Valley Local, which includes River Valley High School.
$11,406
Per student
-22%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.0%
State 36.2%
Federal 14.8%
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 River Valley High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| River Valley Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| River Valley Virtual School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to River Valley High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 15
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~455 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about River Valley High School
How many students attend River Valley High School?
River Valley High School has 455 students enrolled. It is a high school in Caledonia, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Valley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at River Valley High School is 18.2:1, which is 0% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at River Valley High School?
21.5% of students at River Valley High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of River Valley High School?
The largest demographic group at River Valley High School is White at 88.4% of enrollment, in Caledonia, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for River Valley High School?
River Valley High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 River Valley High School rank among public schools in Caledonia?
By Resource Investment Index, River Valley High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Caledonia, 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 Caledonia on the city page.
Is River Valley High School a good school?
River Valley High School earns 39/100 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 River Valley Local?
Besides River Valley High School, River Valley Local also operates Heritage Elementary School (483 students), River Valley Middle School (481 students), and Liberty Elementary School (402 students). See the River Valley Local district page for the complete list.
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