Enrollment
295
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Smithville, OH
Smithville High School
Federal NCES profile for Smithville 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 390505503986
👥 S:T ratio 30
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Smithville High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Smithville · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 25.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Smithville High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Smithville High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Smithville, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.7%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Smithville High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Smithville High School
Smithville High School is a mid-sized high school in Smithville, Ohio, enrolling 295 students.
At 17.4:1, 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.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 25.7% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 295 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 467 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #230.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 12/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 295 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Green Local spends $11,270 per pupil, 23% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Smithville's high schools, it stands alongside Liberty Preparatory School (46 students): Smithville High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.4:1 vs 15.3:1).
Green Local also operates Green Elementary School (524 students) and Green Middle School (254 students) alongside Smithville 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 Smithville High School compares
Smithville 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 | 17.4:1 | ▼ 4% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.7% | ▼ 19% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 295 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
295
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 52% in Ohio - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.5%
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
$11,270
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 295 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.5 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 93.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.7, Smithville High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Green Local, which includes Smithville High School.
$11,270
Per student
-23%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.7%
State 43.1%
Federal 11.2%
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 Smithville High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Green Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Smithville High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools in Smithville
1 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 (~295 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Smithville High School
How many students attend Smithville High School?
Smithville High School has 295 students enrolled. It is a high school in Smithville, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smithville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Smithville High School is 17.4:1, which is 4% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 11% higher 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 Smithville High School?
25.7% of students at Smithville High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Smithville High School?
The largest demographic group at Smithville High School is White at 93.9% of enrollment, in Smithville, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Smithville High School?
Smithville High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Smithville High School rank among public schools in Smithville?
By Resource Investment Index, Smithville High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Smithville, 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 Smithville on the city page.
Is Smithville High School a good school?
Smithville High School earns 36/100 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 Green Local?
Besides Smithville High School, Green Local also operates Green Elementary School (524 students) and Green Middle School (254 students). See the Green Local district page for the complete list.
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