Enrollment
1,648
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Stow, OH
Stow-Munroe Falls High School
Federal NCES profile for Stow-Munroe Falls High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390448301717
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stow-Munroe Falls High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Stow · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.2:1
- students per teacher
- 16.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Stow-Munroe Falls High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stow-Munroe Falls High School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Stow, OH.
School address
District: Stow-Munroe Falls City School District · Ohio
NCES ID 390448301717 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
86.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.2:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.7%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stow-Munroe Falls High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stow-Munroe Falls High School
Stow-Munroe Falls High School is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Stow, Ohio, enrolling 1,648 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 16.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,648 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 118 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #89, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 412 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Stow's public schools, it stands alongside Indian Trail Elementary School (334 students): Stow-Munroe Falls High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.2:1 vs 15.2:1).
Stow-Munroe Falls City School District also operates Kimpton Middle School (773 students) and Lakeview Elementary School (745 students) alongside Stow-Munroe Falls 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 Stow-Munroe Falls High School compares
Stow-Munroe Falls 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 | 19.2:1 | ▲ 5% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.7% | ▼ 47% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,648 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,648
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 68% in Ohio - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.4%
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
$12,690
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 412 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 177 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.7 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 82.3%
African American 6.3%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 82.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.4, Stow-Munroe Falls High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Stow-Munroe Falls City School District, which includes Stow-Munroe Falls High School.
$12,690
Per student
-13%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.3%
State 28.8%
Federal 9.9%
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 Stow-Munroe Falls High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kimpton Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Indian Trail Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fishcreek Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Echo Hills Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stow-Munroe Falls High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 773
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Stow
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 (~1,648 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Stow-Munroe Falls High School
How many students attend Stow-Munroe Falls High School?
Stow-Munroe Falls High School has 1,648 students enrolled. It is a public school in Stow, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stow-Munroe Falls High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stow-Munroe Falls High School is 19.2:1, which is 5% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stow-Munroe Falls High School?
16.7% of students at Stow-Munroe Falls High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stow-Munroe Falls High School?
The largest demographic group at Stow-Munroe Falls High School is White at 82.3% of enrollment, in Stow, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stow-Munroe Falls High School?
Stow-Munroe Falls High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Stow-Munroe Falls High School rank among public schools in Stow?
By Resource Investment Index, Stow-Munroe Falls High School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Stow, 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 Stow on the city page.
Is Stow-Munroe Falls High School a good school?
Stow-Munroe Falls High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio. 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 Stow-Munroe Falls City School District?
Besides Stow-Munroe Falls High School, Stow-Munroe Falls City School District also operates Kimpton Middle School (773 students), Lakeview Elementary School (745 students), and Indian Trail Elementary School (334 students). See the Stow-Munroe Falls City School District district page for the complete list.
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