Enrollment
438
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Struthers, OH
Struthers High School
Federal NCES profile for Struthers 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 390448501736
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Struthers High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Struthers · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 62.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Struthers High School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Struthers High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Struthers, OH.
School address
District: Struthers City · Ohio
NCES ID 390448501736 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.8%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+99% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Struthers High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Struthers High School
Struthers High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Struthers, Ohio, enrolling 438 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 62.8% of students qualify for free meals, 99% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 438 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 186 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #39.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Two or More (10%) (diversity index 48/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 219 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Struthers City also operates Struthers Elementary School (656 students) and Struthers Middle School (495 students) alongside Struthers 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 Struthers High School compares
Struthers 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 20% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.8% | ▲ 99% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 438 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
438
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 99% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 25% in Ohio - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.5%
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
$12,663
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 219 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 70.5%
Two or More 10.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
African American 8.2%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 70.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.6, Struthers High School is more 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 Struthers City, which includes Struthers High School.
$12,663
Per student
-14%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.8%
State 60.3%
Federal 15.9%
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 Struthers High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Struthers Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Struthers Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Struthers High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~438 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Struthers High School
How many students attend Struthers High School?
Struthers High School has 438 students enrolled. It is a high school in Struthers, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Struthers High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Struthers High School is 14.6:1, which is 20% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 7% 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 Struthers High School?
62.8% of students at Struthers High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Struthers High School?
The largest demographic group at Struthers High School is White at 70.5% of enrollment, in Struthers, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Struthers High School?
Struthers High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Struthers High School rank among public schools in Struthers?
By Resource Investment Index, Struthers High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Struthers, 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 Struthers on the city page.
Is Struthers High School a good school?
Struthers High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% 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 Struthers City?
Besides Struthers High School, Struthers City also operates Struthers Elementary School (656 students) and Struthers Middle School (495 students). See the Struthers City district page for the complete list.
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