At a glance
Reported students
377
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
21
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Ohio high enrollment
45th percentile
Compared with 925 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
377
Ironton High School: 377 reported students.
State peer staffing position
69th percentile
18:1 reported; state peer median 15.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 399
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.3:1
What the reported data says about Ironton High School
Ironton High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Ironton. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Ironton City School District. NCES reports 377 students for 2024–25.
Among 925 high schools in Ohio with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 415 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 45th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18:1, above the Ohio median of 15.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (84.6%) and multiracial (8.5%). English learners represent 0.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 2 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Ironton High School
- 1How do the reported 18:1 student–teacher ratio and 21 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 13%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.3
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White84.6%
- Hispanic2.7%
- Black4%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
2 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Ironton City School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Ironton Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
299 reported students
Ironton Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
600 reported students
Public schools near Ironton High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dawson-Bryant High School High · Dawson-Bryant Local | 09–12 | 272 | 2 mi |
| Russell High School High · Russell Independent | 09–12 | 615 | 2.1 mi |
| Russell Area Technology Center High · Kentucky Tech System | 08–12 | 0 | 2.2 mi |
| Russell Independent Alternative School High · Russell Independent | 05–12 | 14 | 2.2 mi |
| Fairview High School High · Fairview Independent | 07–12 | 257 | 3.1 mi |
| Raceland-Worthington Schools Campus A High · Raceland-Worthington Independent | 07–12 | 5 | 3.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Ironton High School
What grades does Ironton High School serve?
Ironton High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Ironton City School District.
How many students attend Ironton High School?
Ironton High School reported 377 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 45th percentile among 925 Ohio high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 399 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Ironton High School?
The calculated ratio is 18:1, based on 377 students and 21 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Ohio median for the same school level is 15.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Ironton High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Ironton High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Ironton City School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Ironton High School in?
Ironton High School is part of Ironton City School District, based in Ironton, OH, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Ironton High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Dawson-Bryant High School (2 mi), Russell High School (2.1 mi), Russell Area Technology Center (2.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.