Enrollment
1,053
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Trenton, OH
Edgewood High School
Federal NCES profile for Edgewood High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390460902424
👥 S:T ratio 8
📚 AP courses 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edgewood High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Trenton · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.9:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 28.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Edgewood High School has class sizes larger than 88% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edgewood High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Trenton, OH.
School address
District: Edgewood City School District · Ohio
NCES ID 390460902424 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.2%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Edgewood High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Edgewood High School
Edgewood High School is a large high school in Trenton, Ohio, enrolling 1,053 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.9:1 is larger than about 88% of Ohio schools and 26% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 28.2% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,053 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 280 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #214, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 8 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 301 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Edgewood City School District also operates Edgewood Middle School (801 students) and Edgewood Intermediate School (739 students) alongside Edgewood 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 Edgewood High School compares
Edgewood 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 | 22.9:1 | ▲ 26% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.2% | ▼ 11% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,053 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.9:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,053
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.9:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 88% in Ohio - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
46.3%
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
$12,017
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
Counselors3.5 FTE
Per 301 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
55
in-school suspensions + 118 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 88.1%
Two or More 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.9, Edgewood High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Edgewood City School District, which includes Edgewood High School.
$12,017
Per student
-18%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.9%
State 43.7%
Federal 13.4%
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 Edgewood High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewood Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edgewood Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edgewood Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edgewood Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edgewood High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 801
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 739
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~1,053 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Edgewood High School
How many students attend Edgewood High School?
Edgewood High School has 1,053 students enrolled. It is a high school in Trenton, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edgewood High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edgewood High School is 22.9:1, which is 26% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edgewood High School?
28.2% of students at Edgewood High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edgewood High School?
The largest demographic group at Edgewood High School is White at 88.1% of enrollment, in Trenton, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edgewood High School?
Edgewood High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Edgewood High School rank among public schools in Trenton?
By Resource Investment Index, Edgewood High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Trenton, 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 Trenton on the city page.
Is Edgewood High School a good school?
Edgewood High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% 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 Edgewood City School District?
Besides Edgewood High School, Edgewood City School District also operates Edgewood Middle School (801 students), Edgewood Intermediate School (739 students), and Edgewood Primary School (451 students). See the Edgewood City School District district page for the complete list.
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