Enrollment
1,842
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Strongsville, OH
Strongsville High School
Federal NCES profile for Strongsville High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390448401730
👥 S:T ratio 24
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Strongsville High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #7 of 10
- public schools in Strongsville · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- students per teacher
- 14.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Strongsville High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Strongsville High School ranks #7 of 10 public schools in Strongsville, OH.
School address
District: Strongsville City · Ohio
NCES ID 390448401730 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
97.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.2%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Strongsville High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Strongsville High School
Strongsville High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Strongsville, Ohio, enrolling 1,842 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 14.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,842 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 93 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #64.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Asian (8%) (diversity index 39/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 23 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 368 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.4% 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.
Strongsville City also operates Strongsville Middle School (1,327 students) and Kinsner Elementary School (643 students) alongside Strongsville 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 Strongsville High School compares
Strongsville 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 4% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.2% | ▼ 55% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,842 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,842
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
19:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 66% in Ohio - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,050
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 368 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
72
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 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 77.4%
Asian 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
African American 3.9%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 77.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.7, Strongsville High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Strongsville City, which includes Strongsville High School.
$14,050
Per student
-4%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.7%
State 16.4%
Federal 7.9%
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 Strongsville High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strongsville Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kinsner Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Muraski Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chapman Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whitney Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Strongsville High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,327
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~1,842 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Strongsville High School
How many students attend Strongsville High School?
Strongsville High School has 1,842 students enrolled. It is a high school in Strongsville, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Strongsville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Strongsville High School is 19:1, which is 4% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Strongsville High School?
14.2% of students at Strongsville High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Strongsville High School?
The largest demographic group at Strongsville High School is White at 77.4% of enrollment, in Strongsville, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Strongsville High School?
Strongsville High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Strongsville High School rank among public schools in Strongsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Strongsville High School ranks #7 of 10 public schools in Strongsville, 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 Strongsville on the city page.
Is Strongsville High School a good school?
Strongsville High School earns 46/100 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 Strongsville City?
Besides Strongsville High School, Strongsville City also operates Strongsville Middle School (1,327 students), Kinsner Elementary School (643 students), and Muraski Elementary School (522 students). See the Strongsville City district page for the complete list.
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