Enrollment
414
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Magnolia, OH
Sandy Valley High School
Federal NCES profile for Sandy Valley High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390499403770
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sandy Valley High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Magnolia · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 57.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Sandy Valley High School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sandy Valley High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Magnolia, OH.
School address
District: Sandy Valley Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390499403770 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.4%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+82% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sandy Valley High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sandy Valley High School
Sandy Valley High School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Magnolia, Ohio, enrolling 414 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 57.4% of students qualify for free meals, 82% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 414 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 256 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #7, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 12/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 207 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Magnolia's public schools, it stands alongside Sandy Valley Elementary School (577 students): Sandy Valley High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.3:1 vs 18.6:1).
Sandy Valley Local also operates Sandy Valley Elementary School (577 students) and Sandy Valley Middle School (263 students) alongside Sandy 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 Sandy Valley High School compares
Sandy 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 21% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.4% | ▲ 82% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 414 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
414
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% 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.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 22% in Ohio - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.2%
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
$16,117
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 207 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 94.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 94.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.5, Sandy Valley High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sandy Valley Local, which includes Sandy Valley High School.
$16,117
Per student
+10%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.3%
State 50.6%
Federal 12.2%
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 Sandy Valley High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Valley Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandy Valley Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sandy Valley High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 263
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Magnolia
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~414 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Sandy Valley High School
How many students attend Sandy Valley High School?
Sandy Valley High School has 414 students enrolled. It is a public school in Magnolia, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandy Valley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandy Valley High School is 14.3:1, which is 21% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 9% 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 Sandy Valley High School?
57.4% of students at Sandy Valley High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sandy Valley High School?
The largest demographic group at Sandy Valley High School is White at 94.0% of enrollment, in Magnolia, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sandy Valley High School?
Sandy Valley High School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Sandy Valley High School rank among public schools in Magnolia?
By Resource Investment Index, Sandy Valley High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Magnolia, 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 Magnolia on the city page.
Is Sandy Valley High School a good school?
Sandy Valley High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% 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 Sandy Valley Local?
Besides Sandy Valley High School, Sandy Valley Local also operates Sandy Valley Elementary School (577 students) and Sandy Valley Middle School (263 students). See the Sandy Valley Local district page for the complete list.
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