Enrollment
580
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Vermilion, OH
Vermilion High School
Federal NCES profile for Vermilion High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390468202669
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vermilion High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Vermilion · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 26.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Vermilion High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vermilion High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Vermilion, OH.
School address
District: Vermilion Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390468202669 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.1%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Vermilion High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Vermilion High School
Vermilion High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Vermilion, Ohio, enrolling 580 students.
At 17.6:1, 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.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 26.1% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 580 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 760 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #331.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 193 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.0% 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.
Among Vermilion's public schools, it stands alongside Vermilion Elementary School (511 students): Vermilion High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.6:1 vs 22.2:1).
Vermilion Local also operates Vermilion Elementary School (511 students) and Sailorway Middle School (511 students) alongside Vermilion 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 Vermilion High School compares
Vermilion 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 | 17.6:1 | ▼ 3% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.1% | ▼ 17% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 580 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
580
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 53% in Ohio - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
46.0%
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
$13,821
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 193 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.4 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 89.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 89.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.5, Vermilion High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Vermilion Local, which includes Vermilion High School.
$13,821
Per student
-6%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.0%
State 25.0%
Federal 11.0%
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 Vermilion High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermilion Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sailorway Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vermilion Digital Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vermilion High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 8
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 79/100
Similar other schools in Vermilion
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 (~580 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Vermilion High School
How many students attend Vermilion High School?
Vermilion High School has 580 students enrolled. It is a public school in Vermilion, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vermilion High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vermilion High School is 17.6:1, which is 3% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 12% 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 Vermilion High School?
26.1% of students at Vermilion High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vermilion High School?
The largest demographic group at Vermilion High School is White at 89.5% of enrollment, in Vermilion, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vermilion High School?
Vermilion High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Vermilion High School rank among public schools in Vermilion?
By Resource Investment Index, Vermilion High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Vermilion, 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 Vermilion on the city page.
Is Vermilion High School a good school?
Vermilion High School earns 40/100 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 Vermilion Local?
Besides Vermilion High School, Vermilion Local also operates Vermilion Elementary School (511 students), Sailorway Middle School (511 students), and Vermilion Digital Academy (8 students). See the Vermilion Local district page for the complete list.
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