Enrollment
730
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Dresden, OH
Tri-Valley High School
Federal NCES profile for Tri-Valley High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390488703438
👥 S:T ratio 21
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tri-Valley High School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Ohio schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Dresden · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 27.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Tri-Valley High School has class sizes larger than 72% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tri-Valley High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Dresden, OH.
School address
District: Tri-Valley Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390488703438 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.0%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tri-Valley High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tri-Valley High School
Tri-Valley High School is a large high school in Dresden, Ohio, enrolling 730 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 27.0% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 730 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 580 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #558, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Tri-Valley Local also operates Nashport Elementary School (540 students) and Dresden Elementary School (491 students) alongside Tri-Valley 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 Tri-Valley High School compares
Tri-Valley 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 | 19.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.0% | ▼ 15% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 730 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
730
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Ohio - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.9%
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
$12,001
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 67 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 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 90.5%
Two or More 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 90.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.7, Tri-Valley High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tri-Valley Local, which includes Tri-Valley High School.
$12,001
Per student
-18%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.6%
State 45.1%
Federal 12.3%
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 Tri-Valley High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashport Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dresden Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tri-Valley Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frazeysburg Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Adamsville Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tri-Valley High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~730 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Tri-Valley High School
How many students attend Tri-Valley High School?
Tri-Valley High School has 730 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dresden, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tri-Valley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tri-Valley High School is 19.7:1, which is 8% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tri-Valley High School?
27.0% of students at Tri-Valley High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tri-Valley High School?
The largest demographic group at Tri-Valley High School is White at 90.5% of enrollment, in Dresden, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tri-Valley High School?
Tri-Valley High School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Tri-Valley High School rank among public schools in Dresden?
By Resource Investment Index, Tri-Valley High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Dresden, 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 Dresden on the city page.
Is Tri-Valley High School a good school?
Tri-Valley High School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% 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 Tri-Valley Local?
Besides Tri-Valley High School, Tri-Valley Local also operates Nashport Elementary School (540 students), Dresden Elementary School (491 students), and Tri-Valley Middle School (475 students). See the Tri-Valley Local district page for the complete list.
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