Public schools in Harrison, OH
6 open public schools with an address in Harrison, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,340
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
23.9:1
Ohio median 17:1
Charter schools
0
1 virtual
An overview of Harrison public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Harrison, OH: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,340 students, an average of 723 per school. The largest campus is William Henry Harrison High School (1,122 students), and the largest elementary school is Crosby Elementary School (807).
Every listed school belongs to Southwest Local. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 23.9:1, higher than the statewide school median of 17:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 38% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Harrison
Elementary schools in Harrison
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crosby Elementary School Southwest Local | KG–05 | 807 | 27.1:1 | |
| Harrison Elementary School Southwest Local | KG–05 | 604 | 22.4:1 | |
| Miami Whitewater Elementary School Southwest Local | KG–05 | 672 | 18.7:1 |
Middle schools in Harrison
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Middle School Southwest Local | 06–08 | 1,069 | 23.9:1 |
High schools in Harrison
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildcat Pathways Academy Southwest Local · Virtual | 09–12 | 66 | — | |
| William Henry Harrison High School Southwest Local | 09–12 | 1,122 | 24.9:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White89.9%
- Hispanic3.6%
- Black1.6%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial3.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Harrison schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,340 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Harrison
How many public schools are in Harrison, OH?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Harrison: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 4,340 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Harrison?
All listed public schools with an address in Harrison belong to Southwest Local. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Harrison?
William Henry Harrison High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Harrison, with 1,122 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Harrison?
No school with an address in Harrison is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Ohio.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Harrison schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Harrison public schools is 23.9:1, higher than the Ohio school median of 17:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Harrison guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Ohio cities