Enrollment
2,086
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Canton, OH
Glenoak High School
Federal NCES profile for Glenoak High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390499303761
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glenoak High School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #1 of 10
- schools in Canton · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 22.9:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 31.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Glenoak High School has class sizes larger than 88% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glenoak High School ranks #1 of 10 schools in Canton, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
91.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.3%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Glenoak High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Glenoak High School
Glenoak High School is a large combined-grade school in Canton, Ohio, enrolling 2,086 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 31.3% 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 99% of state schools at 2,086 students.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 46 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #1, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and African American (15%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 209 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Plain Local spends $10,889 per pupil, 26% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Canton's public schools, it stands alongside Faircrest Memorial Elementary School (747 students): Glenoak High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.9:1 vs 26.7:1).
Plain Local also operates Oakwood Middle School (858 students) and Glenwood Intermediate School (817 students) alongside Glenoak 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 Glenoak High School compares
Glenoak 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 | 31.3% | ▼ 1% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,086 | top 1% | - | - |
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.
2,086
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
4.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$10,889
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
Counselors10.0 FTE
Per 209 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 184 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 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 71.1%
African American 15.0%
Two or More 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 71.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.1, Glenoak High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Plain Local, which includes Glenoak High School.
$10,889
Per student
-26%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.5%
State 36.1%
Federal 14.4%
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 Glenoak High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glenwood Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Middlebranch Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert a. Taft Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ransom H Barr Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glenoak High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 858
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Canton
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Faircrest Memorial Elementary School
Standard public school
747 students 26.7:1 students per teacher
T C Knapp Elementary School
Standard public school
416 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Harter Elementary School
Standard public school
414 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Robert a. Taft Elementary School
Standard public school
410 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Belle Stone Elementary School
Standard public school
328 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Worley Elementary School
Standard public school
325 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~2,086 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Glenoak High School
How many students attend Glenoak High School?
Glenoak High School has 2,086 students enrolled. It is a public school in Canton, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glenoak High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glenoak 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 Glenoak High School?
31.3% of students at Glenoak High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glenoak High School?
The largest demographic group at Glenoak High School is White at 71.1% of enrollment, in Canton, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glenoak High School?
Glenoak High School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 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 Glenoak High School rank among schools in Canton?
By Resource Investment Index, Glenoak High School ranks #1 of 10 schools in Canton, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Canton on the city page.
Is Glenoak High School a good school?
Glenoak High School earns 56/100 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 Plain Local?
Besides Glenoak High School, Plain Local also operates Oakwood Middle School (858 students), Glenwood Intermediate School (817 students), and Middlebranch Elementary School (534 students). See the Plain Local district page for the complete list.
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