Enrollment
299
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Centerburg, OH
Centerburg High School
Federal NCES profile for Centerburg High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390478203006
👥 S:T ratio 43
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Centerburg High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 79% of Ohio schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Centerburg · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.2:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 34.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Centerburg High School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Centerburg High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Centerburg, OH.
School address
District: Centerburg Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390478203006 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.1%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Centerburg High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Centerburg High School
Centerburg High School is a mid-sized high school in Centerburg, Ohio, enrolling 299 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 34.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 299 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 504 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #390, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 299 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Centerburg Local also operates Centerburg Elementary School (441 students) and Centerburg Middle School (243 students) alongside Centerburg 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 Centerburg High School compares
Centerburg 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 22% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.1% | ▲ 8% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 299 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
299
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 21% in Ohio - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.1%
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
$13,112
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 299 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 91.0%
Two or More 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
Asian 0.7%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 91.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.8, Centerburg High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Centerburg Local, which includes Centerburg High School.
$13,112
Per student
-11%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.6%
State 45.2%
Federal 10.3%
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 Centerburg High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centerburg Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centerburg Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Centerburg High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~299 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Centerburg High School
How many students attend Centerburg High School?
Centerburg High School has 299 students enrolled. It is a high school in Centerburg, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Centerburg High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Centerburg High School is 14.2:1, which is 22% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 10% 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 Centerburg High School?
34.1% of students at Centerburg High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Centerburg High School?
The largest demographic group at Centerburg High School is White at 91.0% of enrollment, in Centerburg, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Centerburg High School?
Centerburg High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Centerburg High School rank among public schools in Centerburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Centerburg High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Centerburg, 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 Centerburg on the city page.
Is Centerburg High School a good school?
Centerburg High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 79% of Ohio schools. 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 Centerburg Local?
Besides Centerburg High School, Centerburg Local also operates Centerburg Elementary School (441 students) and Centerburg Middle School (243 students). See the Centerburg Local district page for the complete list.
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