- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bucyrus, OH
Bucyrus Secondary School
Federal NCES profile for Bucyrus Secondary 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 390436800216
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bucyrus Secondary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Bucyrus · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 75.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Bucyrus Secondary School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bucyrus Secondary School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Bucyrus, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Bucyrus Secondary School held near 276 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 390436800216 · Bucyrus, OH High · SMALL · TRAD
247 enr · 13.7:1 · 75.2% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Bucyrus Elementary School (562 students)
Bucyrus Secondary School held near 276 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Bucyrus Secondary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bucyrus Elemen
Bucyrus Elementary School
562 students
- Bucyrus Middle
Bucyrus Middle School
256 students
- This school
Bucyrus Secondary School
247 students
What this shows Bucyrus Secondary School reports 247 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bucyrus Secondary School compares
Bucyrus Secondary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 25% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.2% | ▲ 138% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 247 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
247
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 138% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 18% in Ohio - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
55.5%
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
$17,576
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 124 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.3%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 2.4%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 92.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.5, Bucyrus Secondary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bucyrus City reports $17,576 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bucyrus Secondary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bucyrus Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bucyrus Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bucyrus Secondary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar high schools in Bucyrus
1 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 (~247 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bucyrus Secondary School
How many students attend Bucyrus Secondary School?
Bucyrus Secondary School has 247 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bucyrus, OH. CCD year-over-year: 290 (2022-23) → 276 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bucyrus Secondary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bucyrus Secondary School is 13.7:1, which is 25% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 13% 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 Bucyrus Secondary School?
75.2% of students at Bucyrus Secondary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bucyrus Secondary School?
The largest demographic group at Bucyrus Secondary School is White at 92.3% of enrollment, in Bucyrus, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bucyrus Secondary School?
Bucyrus Secondary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Bucyrus Secondary School rank among public schools in Bucyrus?
By Resource Investment Index, Bucyrus Secondary School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Bucyrus, 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 Bucyrus on the city page.
What other schools are in Bucyrus City?
Besides Bucyrus Secondary School, Bucyrus City also operates Bucyrus Elementary School (562 students) and Bucyrus Middle School (256 students). See the Bucyrus City district page for the complete list.