- Enrollment
- 1,105
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390449001773
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 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 50/100 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
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-427 students YoY
Bowsher High School shrank from 1,240 students in 2022-23 to 813 in 2023-24 (-34.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 77.0 → 55.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-427 students YoY 390449001773 · Toledo, OH High · MID · TRAD
772 enr · 10:1 · 45.2% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Start High School (1,105 students)
Bowsher High School shrank from 1,240 students in 2022-23 to 813 in 2023-24 (-34.4%). Teacher FTE lost 77.0 → 55.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Bowsher High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Start High Sch
Start High School
1,105 students
- Waite High Sch
Waite High School
937 students
- This school
Bowsher High School
772 students
- Jesup W. Scott
Jesup W. Scott High School
754 students
- Rogers High Sc
Rogers High School
700 students
- Woodward High
Woodward High School
570 students
What this shows Bowsher High School reports 772 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bowsher High School compares
Bowsher 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 | 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 methodology
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
$20,477
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
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.
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
District finance for Toledo City reports $20,477 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~772 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,240 (2022-23) → 813 (2023-24), down 427.
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 50/100 (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 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.
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.