- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Grove City, OH
Central Crossing High School
Federal NCES profile for Central Crossing High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390448004553
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Crossing High School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #16 of 17
- public schools in Grove City · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 39.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Crossing High School has class sizes larger than 78% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Crossing High School ranks #16 of 17 public schools in Grove City, OH.
School address
District: South-Western City · Ohio
NCES ID 390448004553 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Central Crossing High School held near 1,660 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 82.1 → 82.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 390448004553 · Grove City, OH High · MID · TRAD
1,674 enr · 20.4:1 · 39.9% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Grove City High School (1,881 students)
Central Crossing High School held near 1,660 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE held 82.1 → 82.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Central Crossing High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grove City Hig
Grove City High School
1,881 students
- Westland High
Westland High School
1,853 students
- This school
Central Crossing High School
1,674 students
- Franklin Heigh
Franklin Heights High School
1,398 students
- Buckeye Woods 742
Buckeye Woods Elementary School
742 students
- Holt Crossing 733
Holt Crossing Intermediate School
733 students
What this shows Central Crossing High School reports 1,674 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Crossing High School compares
Central Crossing 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 | 20.4:1 | ▲ 12% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.9% | ▲ 26% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,674 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,674
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Ohio - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
51.3%
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
$14,393
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 419 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
407
in-school suspensions + 241 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 17 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 50.2%
Hispanic or Latino 21.4%
African American 19.6%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 50.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Central Crossing High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
District finance for South-Western City reports $14,393 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Crossing High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grove City High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westland High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Heights High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Buckeye Woods Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Holt Crossing Intermediate School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Crossing High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,853
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,398
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar high schools in Grove City
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,674 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Central Crossing High School
How many students attend Central Crossing High School?
Central Crossing High School has 1,674 students enrolled. It is a high school in Grove City, OH. CCD year-over-year: 1,638 (2022-23) → 1,660 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Crossing High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Crossing High School is 20.4:1, which is 12% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Crossing High School?
39.9% of students at Central Crossing High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Crossing High School?
The largest demographic group at Central Crossing High School is White at 50.2% of enrollment, in Grove City, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Crossing High School?
Central Crossing High School has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower 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 Central Crossing High School rank among public schools in Grove City?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Crossing High School ranks #16 of 17 public schools in Grove City, 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 Grove City on the city page.
What other schools are in South-Western City?
Besides Central Crossing High School, South-Western City also operates Grove City High School (1,881 students), Westland High School (1,853 students), and Franklin Heights High School (1,398 students). See the South-Western City district page for the complete list.