Enrollment
805
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Tallmadge, OH
Tallmadge High School
Federal NCES profile for Tallmadge High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390448801758
👥 S:T ratio 33
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tallmadge High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Tallmadge · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 14.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Tallmadge High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tallmadge High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Tallmadge, OH.
School address
District: Tallmadge City · Ohio
NCES ID 390448801758 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.4%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tallmadge High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tallmadge High School
Tallmadge High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Tallmadge, Ohio, enrolling 805 students.
At 16.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 14.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 90% of state schools at 805 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 467 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #67.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Asian (7%) (diversity index 37/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 268 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.6% 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.
Tallmadge City also operates Tallmadge Elementary School (1,088 students) and Tallmadge Middle School (614 students) alongside Tallmadge 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 Tallmadge High School compares
Tallmadge 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 | 16.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.4% | ▼ 54% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 805 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
805
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 46% in Ohio - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.6%
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
$13,174
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 268 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
46
in-school suspensions + 110 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.4 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 78.6%
Asian 7.2%
African American 6.3%
Two or More 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 78.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.0, Tallmadge High School is about as mixed as the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tallmadge City, which includes Tallmadge High School.
$13,174
Per student
-10%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.7%
State 28.5%
Federal 11.8%
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 Tallmadge High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tallmadge Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tallmadge Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tallmadge High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,088
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~805 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Tallmadge High School
How many students attend Tallmadge High School?
Tallmadge High School has 805 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tallmadge, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tallmadge High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tallmadge High School is 16.8:1, which is 8% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 7% higher 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 Tallmadge High School?
14.4% of students at Tallmadge High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tallmadge High School?
The largest demographic group at Tallmadge High School is White at 78.6% of enrollment, in Tallmadge, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tallmadge High School?
Tallmadge High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Tallmadge High School rank among public schools in Tallmadge?
By Resource Investment Index, Tallmadge High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Tallmadge, 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 Tallmadge on the city page.
Is Tallmadge High School a good school?
Tallmadge High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 Tallmadge City?
Besides Tallmadge High School, Tallmadge City also operates Tallmadge Elementary School (1,088 students) and Tallmadge Middle School (614 students). See the Tallmadge City district page for the complete list.
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