Enrollment
1,121
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390469402709
👥 S:T ratio 26
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 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 33/100 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
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
61.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.4%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Canal Winchester High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Canal Winchester High School
Canal Winchester High School is a large high school in Canal Winchester, Ohio, enrolling 1,121 students.
At 18.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 28.4% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,121 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 237 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #181, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and African American (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 374 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 16 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Canal Winchester Local also operates Canal Winchester Middle School (886 students) and Indian Trail Elementary School (870 students) alongside Canal Winchester 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 Canal Winchester High School compares
Canal Winchester 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,153
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Canal Winchester Local, which includes Canal Winchester High School.
$13,153
Per student
-10%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.3%
State 37.1%
Federal 13.6%
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 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
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 829
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~1,121 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.4:1)
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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.
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 33/100 (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 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. See all public schools in Canal Winchester on the city page.
Is Canal Winchester High School a good school?
Canal Winchester High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 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.
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