- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Belmont, OH
Union Local High School
Federal NCES profile for Union Local 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 390460102408
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Union Local High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Belmont · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 22.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Union Local High School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Union Local High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Belmont, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Union Local High School shrank from 434 students in 2022-23 to 405 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 30.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 390460102408 · Belmont, OH High · SMALL · TRAD
382 enr · 12.7:1 · 22.4% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Union Local Elementary School (562 students)
Union Local High School shrank from 434 students in 2022-23 to 405 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 30.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Union Local High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Union Local El
Union Local Elementary School
562 students
- This school
Union Local High School
382 students
- Union Local Mi
Union Local Middle School
304 students
What this shows Union Local High School reports 382 students on the CCD universe file.
How Union Local High School compares
Union Local 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 30% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.4% | ▼ 29% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 382 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
382
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 13% in Ohio - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
57.1%
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
$14,004
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 382 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.6%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 0.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 96.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.6, Union Local High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Union Local reports $14,004 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Union Local High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Local Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Union Local Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Union Local High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide high 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 (~382 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Union Local High School
How many students attend Union Local High School?
Union Local High School has 382 students enrolled. It is a high school in Belmont, OH. CCD year-over-year: 434 (2022-23) → 405 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Local High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Union Local High School is 12.7:1, which is 30% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 19% 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 Union Local High School?
22.4% of students at Union Local High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Union Local High School?
The largest demographic group at Union Local High School is White at 96.6% of enrollment, in Belmont, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union Local High School?
Union Local High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Union Local High School rank among public schools in Belmont?
By Resource Investment Index, Union Local High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Belmont, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Union Local?
Besides Union Local High School, Union Local also operates Union Local Elementary School (562 students) and Union Local Middle School (304 students). See the Union Local district page for the complete list.