- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Arcanum, OH
Arcanum High School
Federal NCES profile for Arcanum High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390466302614
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arcanum High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Arcanum · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.1:1
- students per teacher
- 55.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Arcanum High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arcanum High School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Arcanum, OH.
School address
District: Arcanum-Butler Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390466302614 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Arcanum High School grew from 349 students in 2022-23 to 368 in 2023-24 (+5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.3 → 16.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 390466302614 · Arcanum, OH High · SMALL · TRAD
325 enr · 18.1:1 · 55.3% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Arcanum Elementary School (437 students)
Arcanum High School grew from 349 students in 2022-23 to 368 in 2023-24 (+5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 18.3 → 16.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Arcanum High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arcanum Elemen
Arcanum Elementary School
437 students
- This school
Arcanum High School
325 students
- Butler Middle
Butler Middle School
321 students
- Arcanum Early 72
Arcanum Early Learning Center
72 students
What this shows Arcanum High School reports 325 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arcanum High School compares
Arcanum High School is a growing 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 | 18.1:1 | ▼ 1% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.3% | ▲ 75% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 325 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
325
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 58% in Ohio - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,996
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 325 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 96.6%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 0.6%
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, Arcanum High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Arcanum-Butler Local reports $11,996 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Arcanum High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcanum Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Butler Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arcanum Early Learning Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Arcanum High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 72
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~325 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Arcanum High School
How many students attend Arcanum High School?
Arcanum High School has 325 students enrolled. It is a high school in Arcanum, OH. CCD year-over-year: 349 (2022-23) → 368 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arcanum High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arcanum High School is 18.1:1, which is 1% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 15% 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 Arcanum High School?
55.3% of students at Arcanum High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arcanum High School?
The largest demographic group at Arcanum High School is White at 96.6% of enrollment, in Arcanum, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arcanum High School?
Arcanum High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Arcanum High School rank among public schools in Arcanum?
By Resource Investment Index, Arcanum High School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Arcanum, 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 Arcanum on the city page.
What other schools are in Arcanum-Butler Local?
Besides Arcanum High School, Arcanum-Butler Local also operates Arcanum Elementary School (437 students), Butler Middle School (321 students), and Arcanum Early Learning Center (72 students). See the Arcanum-Butler Local district page for the complete list.