- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Tinora High School shrank from 309 students in 2022-23 to 283 in 2023-24 (-8.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 390467202636 · Defiance, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
272 enr · 20.9:1 · 12.3% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Tinora Elementary School (355 students)
Tinora High School shrank from 309 students in 2022-23 to 283 in 2023-24 (-8.4%). Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Tinora High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tinora Element
Tinora Elementary School
355 students
- Tinora Middle
Tinora Middle School
313 students
- This school
Tinora High School
272 students
What this shows Tinora High School reports 272 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tinora High School compares
Tinora High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,116
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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 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.
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
District finance for Northeastern Local reports $14,116 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~272 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 309 (2022-23) → 283 (2023-24), down 26.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.