Enrollment
272
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Defiance, OH
Tinora High School
Federal NCES profile for Tinora High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390467202636
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tinora High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 8
- public schools in Defiance · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.9:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 12.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Tinora High School has class sizes larger than 81% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tinora High School ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Defiance, OH.
School address
District: Northeastern Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390467202636 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.3%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tinora High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tinora High School
Tinora High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Defiance, Ohio, enrolling 272 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 12.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 272 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 213 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #87.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 136 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Defiance's public schools, it stands alongside Ayersville High School (326 students): Tinora High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.9:1 vs 17.2:1).
Northeastern Local also operates Tinora Elementary School (355 students) and Tinora Middle School (313 students) alongside Tinora 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 Tinora High School compares
Tinora 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 | 20.9:1 | ▲ 15% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.3% | ▼ 61% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 272 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
272
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in Ohio - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
26.8%
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
$13,701
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 136 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 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 88.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 88.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.5, Tinora High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northeastern Local, which includes Tinora High School.
$13,701
Per student
-7%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 80.3%
State 14.9%
Federal 4.9%
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 Tinora High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tinora Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tinora Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tinora High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Defiance
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 (~272 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Tinora High School
How many students attend Tinora High School?
Tinora High School has 272 students enrolled. It is a public school in Defiance, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tinora High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tinora High School is 20.9:1, which is 15% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tinora High School?
12.3% of students at Tinora High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tinora High School?
The largest demographic group at Tinora High School is White at 88.2% of enrollment, in Defiance, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tinora High School?
Tinora High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Tinora High School rank among public schools in Defiance?
By Resource Investment Index, Tinora High School ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Defiance, 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 Defiance on the city page.
Is Tinora High School a good school?
Tinora High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% 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 Northeastern Local?
Besides Tinora High School, Northeastern Local also operates Tinora Elementary School (355 students) and Tinora Middle School (313 students). See the Northeastern Local district page for the complete list.
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