Enrollment
772
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Toledo, OH
Bowsher High School
Federal NCES profile for Bowsher High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390449001773
👥 S:T ratio 60
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bowsher High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #2 of 10
- high schools in Toledo · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 45.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Bowsher High School has class sizes smaller than 94% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bowsher High School ranks #2 of 10 high schools in Toledo, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
77.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-45% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.2%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bowsher High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bowsher High School
Bowsher High School is a large high school in Toledo, Ohio, enrolling 772 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10:1, Bowsher High School is leaner than roughly 94% of Ohio schools and 45% under the state's 18.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 45.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 772 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 322 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #17, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (48%) and White (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 154 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 80.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Toledo City spends $18,515 per pupil, 26% above the Ohio average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 28.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 642 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 772 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 45 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Toledo's high schools, it stands alongside Whitmer High School (2,113 students): Bowsher High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10:1 vs 18.2:1).
Toledo City also operates Start High School (1,105 students) and Waite High School (937 students) alongside Bowsher 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 Bowsher High School compares
Bowsher 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 | 10:1 | ▼ 45% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.2% | ▲ 43% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 772 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
772
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10:1
students per teacher
- 45% below state mean
Top 6% in Ohio - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
80.6%
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
$18,515
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 154 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
438
in-school suspensions + 204 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 56.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 83.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 45 expulsions.
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
African American 48.4%
White 22.4%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%
Two or More 12.0%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 48.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.3, Bowsher High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Toledo City, which includes Bowsher High School.
$18,515
Per student
+26%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.5%
State 43.7%
Federal 28.8%
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 Bowsher High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Start High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waite High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jesup W. Scott High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rogers High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodward High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bowsher High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,105
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 937
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 700
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high schools in Toledo
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Whitmer High School
Standard public school
2,113 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Start High School
Standard public school
1,105 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Waite High School
Standard public school
937 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Jesup W. Scott High School
Standard public school
754 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Rogers High School
Standard public school
700 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Glass City Academy
Standard public school
414 students 23:1 students per teacher
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 (~772 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Bowsher High School
How many students attend Bowsher High School?
Bowsher High School has 772 students enrolled. It is a high school in Toledo, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bowsher High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bowsher High School is 10:1, which is 45% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 36% lower 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 Bowsher High School?
45.2% of students at Bowsher High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bowsher High School?
The largest demographic group at Bowsher High School is African American at 48.4% of enrollment, in Toledo, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bowsher High School?
Bowsher High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Bowsher High School rank among high schools in Toledo?
By Resource Investment Index, Bowsher High School ranks #2 of 10 high schools in Toledo, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Toledo on the city page.
Is Bowsher High School a good school?
Bowsher High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools. 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 Toledo City?
Besides Bowsher High School, Toledo City also operates Start High School (1,105 students), Waite High School (937 students), and Jesup W. Scott High School (754 students). See the Toledo City district page for the complete list.
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