Enrollment
395
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Rossford, OH
Rossford High School
Federal NCES profile for Rossford High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390456002299
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rossford High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Rossford · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 52.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 395
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Rossford High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Rossford, OH.
School address
District: Rossford Exempted Village · Ohio
NCES ID 390456002299 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
52.9%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+67% vs state
What stands out at Rossford High School
Rossford High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Rossford, Ohio, enrolling 395 students.
Economic need is high: 52.9% of students qualify for free meals, 67% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 395 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 340 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #78.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 49/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 198 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Rossford Exempted Village also operates Rossford Elementary School (812 students) and Rossford Junior High School (353 students) alongside Rossford 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 Rossford High School compares
Rossford High School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.9% | ▲ 67% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 395 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
395
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
39.2%
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
$15,677
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 198 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 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 69.4%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
Two or More 8.9%
African American 5.1%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: White at 69.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.5, Rossford High School is more 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 Rossford Exempted Village, which includes Rossford High School.
$15,677
Per student
+7%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.3%
State 18.8%
Federal 5.9%
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 Rossford High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rossford Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Rossford Junior High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Rossford High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 812
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Rossford High School
How many students attend Rossford High School?
Rossford High School has 395 students enrolled. It is a high school in Rossford, OH.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rossford High School?
52.9% of students at Rossford High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rossford High School?
The largest demographic group at Rossford High School is White at 69.4% of enrollment, in Rossford, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rossford High School?
Rossford High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 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 Rossford High School rank among public schools in Rossford?
By Resource Investment Index, Rossford High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Rossford, 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 Rossford on the city page.
Is Rossford High School a good school?
Rossford High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. 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 Rossford Exempted Village?
Besides Rossford High School, Rossford Exempted Village also operates Rossford Elementary School (812 students) and Rossford Junior High School (353 students). See the Rossford Exempted Village district page for the complete list.
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