At a glance
Reported students
343
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
29
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Ohio high enrollment
41st percentile
Compared with 925 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
434
Martins Ferry High School: 343 reported students.
State peer staffing position
15th percentile
11.8:1 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
- 420
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.7:1
What the reported data says about Martins Ferry High School
Martins Ferry High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Martins Ferry. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Martins Ferry City. NCES reports 343 students for 2024–25.
Among 925 high schools in Ohio with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 415 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 41st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.8:1, below 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 (84.3%) and multiracial (7%). Students served under IDEA represent 19%. 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 4 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Martins Ferry High School
- 1How do the reported 11.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 29 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 1.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 19%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.33
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White84.3%
- Hispanic1.7%
- Black6.7%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7%
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
4 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 Martins Ferry City
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Martins Ferry Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
434 reported students
Anna Marie Ayers Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
492 reported students
Public schools near Martins Ferry 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridgeport School District - High School High · Bridgeport Exempted Village | 09–12 | 198 | 3.9 mi |
| Wheeling Park High School High · Ohio County Schools | 09–12 | 1,427 | 4.9 mi |
| Buckeye Local High School High · Buckeye Local | 09–12 | 359 | 5.7 mi |
| Bellaire High School High · Bellaire Local | 09–12 | 310 | 6.5 mi |
| St Clairsville High School High · St Clairsville-Richland City | 09–12 | 501 | 9.2 mi |
| Shadyside High School High · Shadyside Local | 07–12 | 285 | 9.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Martins Ferry High School
What grades does Martins Ferry High School serve?
Martins Ferry High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Martins Ferry City.
How many students attend Martins Ferry High School?
Martins Ferry High School reported 343 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 41st percentile among 925 Ohio high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 420 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Martins Ferry High School?
The calculated ratio is 11.8:1, based on 343 students and 29 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 Martins Ferry High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Martins Ferry High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Martins Ferry City attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Martins Ferry High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
99.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Martins Ferry High School in?
Martins Ferry High School is part of Martins Ferry City, based in Martins Ferry, OH, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Martins Ferry High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include The Bridgeport School District - High School (3.9 mi), Wheeling Park High School (4.9 mi), Buckeye Local High School (5.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.