- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Delaware, OH
Buckeye Valley Local High School
Federal NCES profile for Buckeye Valley Local High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390467502645
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Buckeye Valley Local High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Delaware · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 11.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Buckeye Valley Local High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Buckeye Valley Local High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Delaware, OH.
School address
District: Buckeye Valley Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390467502645 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Buckeye Valley Local High School shrank from 654 students in 2022-23 to 617 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 36.5 → 35.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 390467502645 · Delaware, OH High · MID · TRAD
597 enr · 16.6:1 · 11.6% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Buckeye Valley West Elementary School (648 students)
Buckeye Valley Local High School shrank from 654 students in 2022-23 to 617 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 36.5 → 35.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Buckeye Valley Local High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Buckeye Valley
Buckeye Valley West Elementary School
648 students
- Buckeye Valley
Buckeye Valley Local Middle School
612 students
- This school
Buckeye Valley Local High School
597 students
- Buckeye Valley
Buckeye Valley East Elementary School
441 students
What this shows Buckeye Valley Local High School reports 597 students on the CCD universe file.
How Buckeye Valley Local High School compares
Buckeye Valley Local 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 | 16.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.6% | ▼ 63% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 597 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
597
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 43% in Ohio - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.0%
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
$15,590
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 299 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 1.2%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 90.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.6, Buckeye Valley Local High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Buckeye Valley Local reports $15,590 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Buckeye Valley Local High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckeye Valley West Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buckeye Valley Local Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buckeye Valley East Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Buckeye Valley Local High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high schools in Delaware
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~597 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Buckeye Valley Local High School
How many students attend Buckeye Valley Local High School?
Buckeye Valley Local High School has 597 students enrolled. It is a high school in Delaware, OH. CCD year-over-year: 654 (2022-23) → 617 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buckeye Valley Local High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Buckeye Valley Local High School is 16.6:1, which is 9% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 6% 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 Buckeye Valley Local High School?
11.6% of students at Buckeye Valley Local High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Buckeye Valley Local High School?
The largest demographic group at Buckeye Valley Local High School is White at 90.6% of enrollment, in Delaware, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buckeye Valley Local High School?
Buckeye Valley Local High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Buckeye Valley Local High School rank among high schools in Delaware?
By Resource Investment Index, Buckeye Valley Local High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Delaware, 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 Delaware on the city page.
What other schools are in Buckeye Valley Local?
Besides Buckeye Valley Local High School, Buckeye Valley Local also operates Buckeye Valley West Elementary School (648 students), Buckeye Valley Local Middle School (612 students), and Buckeye Valley East Elementary School (441 students). See the Buckeye Valley Local district page for the complete list.