Enrollment
243
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · New Middletown, OH
Springfield High School
Federal NCES profile for Springfield 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 390483703229
👥 S:T ratio 54
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Springfield High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Ohio schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in New Middletown · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 45.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Springfield High School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Springfield High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in New Middletown, OH.
School address
District: Springfield Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390483703229 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.2%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Springfield High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Springfield High School
Springfield High School is a mid-sized high school in New Middletown, Ohio, enrolling 243 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.6:1, Springfield High School is leaner than roughly 91% of Ohio schools and 36% under the state's 18.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 45.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 243 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 90% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 239 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #30.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 243 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Springfield Local also operates Springfield Elementary School (347 students) and Springfield Intermediate Middle School (268 students) alongside Springfield 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 Springfield High School compares
Springfield 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 36% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.2% | ▲ 43% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 243 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
243
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 9% in Ohio - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.5%
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
$14,182
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 243 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.9 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 91.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 91.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.5, Springfield High School is less 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 Springfield Local, which includes Springfield High School.
$14,182
Per student
-3%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.1%
State 33.5%
Federal 12.4%
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 Springfield High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Springfield Intermediate Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Springfield High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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.
Similar enrollment (~243 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Springfield High School
How many students attend Springfield High School?
Springfield High School has 243 students enrolled. It is a high school in New Middletown, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Springfield High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Springfield High School is 11.6:1, which is 36% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 26% 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 Springfield High School?
45.2% of students at Springfield High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Springfield High School?
The largest demographic group at Springfield High School is White at 91.8% of enrollment, in New Middletown, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Springfield High School?
Springfield High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 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 Springfield High School rank among public schools in New Middletown?
By Resource Investment Index, Springfield High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in New Middletown, 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 New Middletown on the city page.
Is Springfield High School a good school?
Springfield High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% 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 Springfield Local?
Besides Springfield High School, Springfield Local also operates Springfield Elementary School (347 students) and Springfield Intermediate Middle School (268 students). See the Springfield Local district page for the complete list.
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