- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Youngstown, OH
Chaney High
Federal NCES profile for Chaney High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390451602063
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chaney High earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #4 of 8
- high schools in Youngstown · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 536
- students enrolled
Chaney High has class sizes smaller than 88% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chaney High ranks #4 of 8 high schools in Youngstown, OH.
School address
District: Youngstown City · Ohio
NCES ID 390451602063 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Chaney High held near 576 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 390451602063 · Youngstown, OH High · MID · TRAD
536 enr · 12.5:1 · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: East High School (612 students)
Chaney High held near 576 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Chaney High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East High Scho
East High School
612 students
- This school
Chaney High
536 students
- Rayen Early Co
Rayen Early College Middle School
370 students
- Volney Rogers
Volney Rogers School
326 students
- Harding Elemen
Harding Elementary School
324 students
- Paul C Bunn El
Paul C Bunn Elementary School
311 students
What this shows Chaney High reports 536 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chaney High compares
Chaney High 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 31% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 536 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
536
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 12% in Ohio - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
98.9%
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
$24,791
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 134 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 181 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 59.0%
Hispanic or Latino 17.2%
White 12.9%
Two or More 9.9%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 59.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.6, Chaney High is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Youngstown City reports $24,791 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chaney High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rayen Early College Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Volney Rogers School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harding Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Paul C Bunn Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chaney High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools in Youngstown
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Fitch High School
Standard public school
1,235 students 16:1 students per teacher
Boardman High School
Standard public school
1,005 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
East High School
Standard public school
612 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Liberty High School
Standard public school
492 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown
Standard public school
374 students 62.3:1 students per teacher
Youngstown Rayen Early College High School
Standard public school
296 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~536 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chaney High
How many students attend Chaney High?
Chaney High has 536 students enrolled. It is a high school in Youngstown, OH. CCD year-over-year: 573 (2022-23) → 576 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chaney High?
The student-teacher ratio at Chaney High is 12.5:1, which is 31% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chaney High?
The largest demographic group at Chaney High is African American at 59.0% of enrollment, in Youngstown, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chaney High?
Chaney High has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Chaney High rank among high schools in Youngstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Chaney High ranks #4 of 8 high schools in Youngstown, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Youngstown on the city page.
What other schools are in Youngstown City?
Besides Chaney High, Youngstown City also operates East High School (612 students), Rayen Early College Middle School (370 students), and Volney Rogers School (326 students). See the Youngstown City district page for the complete list.