- Enrollment
- 2,660
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
High school (grades 9-12) · West Chester, OH
Lakota West High School
Federal NCES profile for Lakota West High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390461102438
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakota West High School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in West Chester · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 18.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakota West High School has class sizes larger than 94% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakota West High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in West Chester, OH.
School address
District: Lakota Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390461102438 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+105 students YoY
Lakota West High School held near 2,845 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+105 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 110.2 → 98.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+105 students YoY 390461102438 · West Chester, OH High · LARGE · TRAD
2,968 enr · 27:1 · 18.8% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakota East High School (2,660 students)
Lakota West High School held near 2,845 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+105 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 110.2 → 98.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Lakota West High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lakota West High School
2,968 students
- Lakota East Hi
Lakota East High School
2,660 students
- Cherokee Eleme 791
Cherokee Elementary School
791 students
- Lakota Plains 745
Lakota Plains Junior School
745 students
- Endeavor Eleme 740
Endeavor Elementary School
740 students
- Hopewell Early 727
Hopewell Early Childhood School
727 students
What this shows Lakota West High School reports 2,968 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakota West High School compares
Lakota West 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 | 27:1 | ▲ 48% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.8% | ▼ 41% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,968 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,968
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
27:1
students per teacher
- 48% above state mean
Top 94% in Ohio - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
24.5%
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
$12,053
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 495 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
72
in-school suspensions + 96 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 23 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 53.7%
African American 15.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
Asian 11.6%
Two or More 5.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 53.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.2, Lakota West High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
District finance for Lakota Local reports $12,053 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lakota West High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakota East High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cherokee Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakota Plains Junior School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Endeavor Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hopewell Early Childhood School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakota West High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 26.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Similar high schools in West Chester
2 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 (~2,968 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~27:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lakota West High School
How many students attend Lakota West High School?
Lakota West High School has 2,968 students enrolled. It is a high school in West Chester, OH. CCD year-over-year: 2,740 (2022-23) → 2,845 (2023-24), nearly flat (+105).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakota West High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakota West High School is 27:1, which is 48% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 72% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lakota West High School?
18.8% of students at Lakota West High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakota West High School?
The largest demographic group at Lakota West High School is White at 53.7% of enrollment, in West Chester, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakota West High School?
Lakota West High School has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (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 Lakota West High School rank among high schools in West Chester?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakota West High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in West Chester, 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 West Chester on the city page.
What other schools are in Lakota Local?
Besides Lakota West High School, Lakota Local also operates Lakota East High School (2,660 students), Cherokee Elementary School (791 students), and Lakota Plains Junior School (745 students). See the Lakota Local district page for the complete list.