Enrollment
1,910
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Brunswick, OH
Brunswick High School
Federal NCES profile for Brunswick High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390436600204
👥 S:T ratio 15
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brunswick High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #1 of 9
- public schools in Brunswick · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.2:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 14.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Brunswick High School has class sizes larger than 82% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brunswick High School ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Brunswick, OH.
School address
District: Brunswick City · Ohio
NCES ID 390436600204 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
90.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.2:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.0%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Brunswick High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Brunswick High School
Brunswick High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Brunswick, Ohio, enrolling 1,910 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 14.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,910 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 87 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #49.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 22 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 324 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Brunswick City also operates Brunswick Middle School (1,375 students) and Huntington Elementary School (508 students) alongside Brunswick 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 Brunswick High School compares
Brunswick 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 | 21.2:1 | ▲ 16% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.0% | ▼ 56% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,910 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,910
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 82% in Ohio - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
31.2%
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
$12,243
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.9 FTE
Per 324 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
131
in-school suspensions + 130 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 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
White 87.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 2.3%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.1, Brunswick High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brunswick City, which includes Brunswick High School.
$12,243
Per student
-16%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.8%
State 33.4%
Federal 10.8%
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 Brunswick High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Huntington Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walter Kidder Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Applewood Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crestview Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brunswick High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,375
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~1,910 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Brunswick High School
How many students attend Brunswick High School?
Brunswick High School has 1,910 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brunswick, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brunswick High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brunswick High School is 21.2:1, which is 16% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 35% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brunswick High School?
14.0% of students at Brunswick High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brunswick High School?
The largest demographic group at Brunswick High School is White at 87.4% of enrollment, in Brunswick, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brunswick High School?
Brunswick High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Brunswick High School rank among public schools in Brunswick?
By Resource Investment Index, Brunswick High School ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Brunswick, 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 Brunswick on the city page.
Is Brunswick High School a good school?
Brunswick High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio. 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 Brunswick City?
Besides Brunswick High School, Brunswick City also operates Brunswick Middle School (1,375 students), Huntington Elementary School (508 students), and Walter Kidder Elementary School (480 students). See the Brunswick City district page for the complete list.
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