Enrollment
893
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Hamilton, OH
Ross High School
Federal NCES profile for Ross High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390461402451
👥 S:T ratio 11
📚 AP courses 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ross High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Hamilton · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.3:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 15.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ross High School has class sizes larger than 86% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ross High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Hamilton, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.8%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ross High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ross High School
Ross High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Hamilton, Ohio, enrolling 893 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.3:1 is larger than about 86% of Ohio schools and 23% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 15.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 92% of state schools at 893 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 420 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #130.
Its student body is predominantly White (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 5/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 7 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 298 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
17.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Ross Local spends $11,545 per pupil, 21% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 12 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Hamilton's high schools, it stands alongside Hamilton High School (2,403 students): Ross High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.3:1 vs 21.3:1).
Ross Local also operates Ross Middle School (628 students) and Morgan Elementary School (385 students) alongside Ross 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 Ross High School compares
Ross 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 | 22.3:1 | ▲ 23% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.8% | ▼ 50% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 893 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.3:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
893
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
22.3:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 86% in Ohio - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,545
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 298 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 104 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
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 97.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
Two or More 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 97.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.1, Ross High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ross Local, which includes Ross High School.
$11,545
Per student
-21%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.3%
State 35.5%
Federal 9.2%
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 Ross High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ross Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Morgan Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ross Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elda Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ross High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar high schools in Hamilton
2 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 (~893 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Ross High School
How many students attend Ross High School?
Ross High School has 893 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hamilton, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ross High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ross High School is 22.3:1, which is 23% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 42% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ross High School?
15.8% of students at Ross High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ross High School?
The largest demographic group at Ross High School is White at 97.4% of enrollment, in Hamilton, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ross High School?
Ross High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Ross High School rank among high schools in Hamilton?
By Resource Investment Index, Ross High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Hamilton, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Hamilton on the city page.
Is Ross High School a good school?
Ross High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Ross Local?
Besides Ross High School, Ross Local also operates Ross Middle School (628 students), Morgan Elementary School (385 students), and Ross Intermediate School (374 students). See the Ross Local district page for the complete list.
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