Enrollment
766
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Bexley, OH
Bexley High School
Federal NCES profile for Bexley High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390436200180
👥 S:T ratio 32
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bexley High School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Bexley · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 19.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bexley High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bexley High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Bexley, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.0%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bexley High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bexley High School
Bexley High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Bexley, Ohio, enrolling 766 students.
At 17:1, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 19.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 766 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 549 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #26, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Two or More (7%) (diversity index 35/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 22 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 192 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Bexley City spends $17,946 per pupil, 22% above the Ohio average, a better-resourced district than most.
Bexley City also operates Bexley Middle School (591 students) and Cassingham Elementary School (480 students) alongside Bexley 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 Bexley High School compares
Bexley 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 | 17:1 | ▼ 7% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.0% | ▼ 40% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 766 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
766
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 48% in Ohio - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,946
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 192 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 79.8%
Two or More 6.9%
African American 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Asian 1.8%
Largest group: White at 79.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.1, Bexley High School is about as mixed as the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bexley City, which includes Bexley High School.
$17,946
Per student
+22%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 79.0%
State 15.8%
Federal 5.1%
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 Bexley High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bexley Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cassingham Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maryland Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Montrose Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bexley High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar high 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 (~766 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Bexley High School
How many students attend Bexley High School?
Bexley High School has 766 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bexley, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bexley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bexley High School is 17:1, which is 7% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 8% 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 Bexley High School?
19.0% of students at Bexley High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bexley High School?
The largest demographic group at Bexley High School is White at 79.8% of enrollment, in Bexley, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bexley High School?
Bexley High School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 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 Bexley High School rank among public schools in Bexley?
By Resource Investment Index, Bexley High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Bexley, 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 Bexley on the city page.
Is Bexley High School a good school?
Bexley High School earns 63/100 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 Bexley City?
Besides Bexley High School, Bexley City also operates Bexley Middle School (591 students), Cassingham Elementary School (480 students), and Maryland Elementary School (333 students). See the Bexley City district page for the complete list.
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