- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390461402451
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 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 44/100 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
- 44
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Ross High School held near 903 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-30 students YoY 390461402451 · Hamilton, OH High · MID · TRAD
893 enr · 22.3:1 · 15.8% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Ross Middle School (628 students)
Ross High School held near 903 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Ross High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Ross High School
893 students
- Ross Middle Sc
Ross Middle School
628 students
- Morgan Element
Morgan Elementary School
385 students
- Ross Intermedi
Ross Intermediate School
374 students
- Elda Elementar 327
Elda Elementary School
327 students
What this shows Ross High School reports 893 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ross High School compares
Ross High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,415
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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.
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
District finance for Ross Local reports $11,415 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~893 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 933 (2022-23) → 903 (2023-24), nearly flat (-30).
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 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.