- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Carlisle, OH
Carlisle High School
Federal NCES profile for Carlisle High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390504103935
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carlisle High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Carlisle · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 24.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Carlisle High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carlisle High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Carlisle, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Carlisle High School held near 429 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 390504103935 · Carlisle, OH High · SMALL · TRAD
415 enr · 16:1 · 24.3% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Carlisle Primary Elementary School (526 students)
Carlisle High School held near 429 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Carlisle High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carlisle Prima
Carlisle Primary Elementary School
526 students
- This school
Carlisle High School
415 students
- Carlisle Inter
Carlisle Intermediate Elementary School
363 students
- Carlisle Junio
Carlisle Junior High School
242 students
What this shows Carlisle High School reports 415 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carlisle High School compares
Carlisle 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 | 16:1 | ▼ 12% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.3% | ▼ 23% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 415 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
415
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 37% in Ohio - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.1%
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
$14,530
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 415 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 93.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 93.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.4, Carlisle High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carlisle Local reports $14,530 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carlisle High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlisle Primary Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carlisle Intermediate Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carlisle Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carlisle High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~415 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Frequently asked questions about Carlisle High School
How many students attend Carlisle High School?
Carlisle High School has 415 students enrolled. It is a high school in Carlisle, OH. CCD year-over-year: 424 (2022-23) → 429 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carlisle High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carlisle High School is 16:1, which is 12% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 2% 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 Carlisle High School?
24.3% of students at Carlisle High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carlisle High School?
The largest demographic group at Carlisle High School is White at 93.0% of enrollment, in Carlisle, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carlisle High School?
Carlisle High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Carlisle High School rank among public schools in Carlisle?
By Resource Investment Index, Carlisle High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Carlisle, 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 Carlisle Local?
Besides Carlisle High School, Carlisle Local also operates Carlisle Primary Elementary School (526 students), Carlisle Intermediate Elementary School (363 students), and Carlisle Junior High School (242 students). See the Carlisle Local district page for the complete list.