- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Canal Winchester, OH
Canal Winchester High School
Federal NCES profile for Canal Winchester High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390469402709
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Canal Winchester High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Canal Winchester · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.4:1
- students per teacher
- 28.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Canal Winchester High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Canal Winchester High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Canal Winchester, OH.
School address
District: Canal Winchester Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390469402709 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
Canal Winchester High School held near 1,136 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-45 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 61.0 → 58.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-45 students YoY 390469402709 · Canal Winchester, OH High · MID · TRAD
1,121 enr · 18.4:1 · 28.4% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Canal Winchester Middle School (886 students)
Canal Winchester High School held near 1,136 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-45 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 61.0 → 58.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Canal Winchester High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Canal Winchester High School
1,121 students
- Canal Winchest
Canal Winchester Middle School
886 students
- Indian Trail E
Indian Trail Elementary School
870 students
- Winchester Tra
Winchester Trail Elementary
829 students
What this shows Canal Winchester High School reports 1,121 students on the CCD universe file.
How Canal Winchester High School compares
Canal Winchester High 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 1% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.4% | ▼ 10% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,121 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,121
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in Ohio - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.3%
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
$14,181
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 374 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 16 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 51.3%
African American 30.4%
Two or More 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Asian 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 51.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.3, Canal Winchester High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Canal Winchester Local reports $14,181 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Canal Winchester High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canal Winchester Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Indian Trail Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winchester Trail Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Canal Winchester High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 829
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~1,121 students)
Frequently asked questions about Canal Winchester High School
How many students attend Canal Winchester High School?
Canal Winchester High School has 1,121 students enrolled. It is a high school in Canal Winchester, OH. CCD year-over-year: 1,181 (2022-23) → 1,136 (2023-24), nearly flat (-45).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canal Winchester High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Canal Winchester High School is 18.4:1, which is 1% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Canal Winchester High School?
28.4% of students at Canal Winchester High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Canal Winchester High School?
The largest demographic group at Canal Winchester High School is White at 51.3% of enrollment, in Canal Winchester, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Canal Winchester High School?
Canal Winchester High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Canal Winchester High School rank among public schools in Canal Winchester?
By Resource Investment Index, Canal Winchester High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Canal Winchester, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Canal Winchester Local?
Besides Canal Winchester High School, Canal Winchester Local also operates Canal Winchester Middle School (886 students), Indian Trail Elementary School (870 students), and Winchester Trail Elementary (829 students). See the Canal Winchester Local district page for the complete list.