Enrollment
415
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390504103935
👥 S:T ratio 36
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 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 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Carlisle · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.3%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Carlisle High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Carlisle High School
Carlisle High School is a mid-sized high school in Carlisle, Ohio, enrolling 415 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 415 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 703 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #591, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 13/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 415 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Carlisle Local also operates Carlisle Primary Elementary School (526 students) and Carlisle Intermediate Elementary School (363 students) alongside Carlisle 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 Carlisle High School compares
Carlisle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,020
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Carlisle Local, which includes Carlisle High School.
$14,020
Per student
-4%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.0%
State 41.9%
Federal 10.1%
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 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
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~415 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 27/100 (lower 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 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. See all public schools in Carlisle on the city page.
Is Carlisle High School a good school?
Carlisle High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 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.
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