Enrollment
2,720
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Centerville, OH
Centerville High School
Federal NCES profile for Centerville High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390437300267
👥 S:T ratio 22
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Centerville High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #3 of 9
- public schools in Centerville · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 10.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Centerville High School has class sizes larger than 71% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Centerville High School ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Centerville, OH.
School address
District: Centerville City · Ohio
NCES ID 390437300267 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
139.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.9%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Centerville High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Centerville High School
Centerville High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Centerville, Ohio, enrolling 2,720 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.9% free-meal eligibility runs 66% below the Ohio average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,720 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 38 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #14.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Asian (11%) (diversity index 45/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 22 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 286 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.3% 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.
Centerville City also operates Hadley E Watts Middle School (777 students) and Centerville Primary Village South (679 students) alongside Centerville 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 Centerville High School compares
Centerville 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 | 19.6:1 | ▲ 8% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.9% | ▼ 66% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,720 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,720
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
10.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 71% in Ohio - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.3%
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
$14,727
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors9.5 FTE
Per 286 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 92 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 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 72.5%
Asian 10.7%
African American 7.7%
Two or More 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 72.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.3, Centerville High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Centerville City, which includes Centerville High School.
$14,727
Per student
+0%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 73.3%
State 18.3%
Federal 8.3%
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 Centerville High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hadley E Watts Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centerville Primary Village South | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Magsig Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tower Heights Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centerville Primary Village North | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Centerville High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 777
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~2,720 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Centerville High School
How many students attend Centerville High School?
Centerville High School has 2,720 students enrolled. It is a high school in Centerville, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Centerville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Centerville High School is 19.6:1, which is 8% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Centerville High School?
10.9% of students at Centerville High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Centerville High School?
The largest demographic group at Centerville High School is White at 72.5% of enrollment, in Centerville, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Centerville High School?
Centerville High School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Centerville High School rank among public schools in Centerville?
By Resource Investment Index, Centerville High School ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Centerville, 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 Centerville on the city page.
Is Centerville High School a good school?
Centerville High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Ohio schools. 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 Centerville City?
Besides Centerville High School, Centerville City also operates Hadley E Watts Middle School (777 students), Centerville Primary Village South (679 students), and Magsig Middle School (571 students). See the Centerville City district page for the complete list.
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