Enrollment
317
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · South Point, OH
South Point High School
Federal NCES profile for South Point High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390479503055
👥 S:T ratio 47
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Point High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in South Point · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 317
- students enrolled
South Point High School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Point High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in South Point, OH.
School address
District: South Point Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390479503055 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Point High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Point High School
South Point High School is a mid-sized high school in South Point, Ohio, enrolling 317 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 13.2:1, South Point High School is leaner than roughly 85% of Ohio schools and 27% under the state's 18.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
With 317 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
16.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among South Point's high schools, it stands alongside Tri-State Stem+M Early College High School (85 students): South Point High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.2:1 vs 14.2:1).
South Point Local also operates Burlington Elementary School (364 students) and South Point Elementary School (355 students) alongside South Point 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 South Point High School compares
South Point 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 27% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 317 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
317
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 15% in Ohio - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,786
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 80.4%
African American 9.8%
Two or More 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 80.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.9, South Point High School is about as mixed as the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Point Local, which includes South Point High School.
$14,786
Per student
+1%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.1%
State 63.8%
Federal 6.2%
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 South Point High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Point Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Point Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Point High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools in South Point
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 (~317 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about South Point High School
How many students attend South Point High School?
South Point High School has 317 students enrolled. It is a high school in South Point, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Point High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Point High School is 13.2:1, which is 27% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Point High School?
The largest demographic group at South Point High School is White at 80.4% of enrollment, in South Point, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Point High School?
South Point High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Point High School rank among public schools in South Point?
By Resource Investment Index, South Point High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in South Point, 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 South Point on the city page.
Is South Point High School a good school?
South Point High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% 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 South Point Local?
Besides South Point High School, South Point Local also operates Burlington Elementary School (364 students), South Point Elementary School (355 students), and South Point Middle School (307 students). See the South Point Local district page for the complete list.
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