- Enrollment
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Chesapeake, OH
Chesapeake High School
Federal NCES profile for Chesapeake High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390452902163
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chesapeake High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Chesapeake · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.1:1
- students per teacher
- 51.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Chesapeake High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chesapeake High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Chesapeake, OH.
School address
District: Chesapeake Union Exempted Village · Ohio
NCES ID 390452902163 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Chesapeake High School grew from 310 students in 2022-23 to 348 in 2023-24 (+12.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.7 → 21.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+38 students YoY 390452902163 · Chesapeake, OH High · SMALL · TRAD
380 enr · 18.1:1 · 51.6% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Chesapeake Elementary School (497 students)
Chesapeake High School grew from 310 students in 2022-23 to 348 in 2023-24 (+12.3%). Teacher FTE lost 21.7 → 21.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Chesapeake High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chesapeake Ele
Chesapeake Elementary School
497 students
- This school
Chesapeake High School
380 students
- Chesapeake Mid
Chesapeake Middle School
342 students
What this shows Chesapeake High School reports 380 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chesapeake High School compares
Chesapeake High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▼ 1% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.6% | ▲ 63% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 380 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
380
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 58% in Ohio - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.3%
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
$13,099
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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 380 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.1%
Two or More 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 96.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.6, Chesapeake High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Chesapeake Union Exempted Village reports $13,099 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chesapeake High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chesapeake Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chesapeake High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~380 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Chesapeake High School
How many students attend Chesapeake High School?
Chesapeake High School has 380 students enrolled. It is a high school in Chesapeake, OH. CCD year-over-year: 310 (2022-23) → 348 (2023-24), up 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chesapeake High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chesapeake High School is 18.1:1, which is 1% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 15% 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 Chesapeake High School?
51.6% of students at Chesapeake High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chesapeake High School?
The largest demographic group at Chesapeake High School is White at 96.1% of enrollment, in Chesapeake, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chesapeake High School?
Chesapeake High School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Chesapeake High School rank among public schools in Chesapeake?
By Resource Investment Index, Chesapeake High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Chesapeake, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Chesapeake Union Exempted Village?
Besides Chesapeake High School, Chesapeake Union Exempted Village also operates Chesapeake Elementary School (497 students) and Chesapeake Middle School (342 students). See the Chesapeake Union Exempted Village district page for the complete list.