- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Blanchester, OH
Blanchester High School
Federal NCES profile for Blanchester High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390463802535
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blanchester High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Blanchester · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- students per teacher
- 32.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Blanchester High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blanchester High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Blanchester, OH.
School address
District: Blanchester Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390463802535 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-56 students YoY
Blanchester High School shrank from 369 students in 2022-23 to 313 in 2023-24 (-15.2%).
Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-56 students YoY 390463802535 · Blanchester, OH High · SMALL · TRAD
332 enr · 18.4:1 · 32.5% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Putman Elementary School (471 students)
Blanchester High School shrank from 369 students in 2022-23 to 313 in 2023-24 (-15.2%). Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Blanchester High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Putman Element
Putman Elementary School
471 students
- Blanchester Mi
Blanchester Middle School
353 students
- This school
Blanchester High School
332 students
What this shows Blanchester High School reports 332 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blanchester High School compares
Blanchester High School is a shrinking 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 1% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.5% | ▲ 3% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 332 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
332
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in Ohio - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
51.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,678
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 94.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 94.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.9, Blanchester High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Blanchester Local reports $14,678 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Blanchester High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Putman Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blanchester Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blanchester High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~332 students)
Frequently asked questions about Blanchester High School
How many students attend Blanchester High School?
Blanchester High School has 332 students enrolled. It is a high school in Blanchester, OH. CCD year-over-year: 369 (2022-23) → 313 (2023-24), down 56.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blanchester High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Blanchester High School is 18.4:1, which is 1% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Blanchester High School?
32.5% of students at Blanchester High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blanchester High School?
The largest demographic group at Blanchester High School is White at 94.3% of enrollment, in Blanchester, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blanchester High School?
Blanchester High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Blanchester High School rank among public schools in Blanchester?
By Resource Investment Index, Blanchester High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Blanchester, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Blanchester Local?
Besides Blanchester High School, Blanchester Local also operates Putman Elementary School (471 students) and Blanchester Middle School (353 students). See the Blanchester Local district page for the complete list.