Enrollment
314
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 390437805873
Lincoln West School of Global Studies — Cleveland, OH
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln West School of Global Studies, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 31/100.
👥 Class size 43
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Cleveland Municipal · Ohio
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lincoln West School of Global Studies compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Lincoln West School of Global Studies reports 314 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 25.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 22% below the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 10% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 1 Advanced Placement course, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 314 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 100.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Cleveland Municipal spends $24,085 per pupil district-wide, above the Ohio average of $16,867 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 38.0% from local sources (property taxes), 38.2% from the state, and 23.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lincoln West School of Global Studies compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Ohio state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 22% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 314 | top 35% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
— 22% below state mean
Top 21% in Ohio — lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
100.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$24,085
per pupil, district-wide
— above Ohio avg of $16,867
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 314 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 314 Top 35% in Ohio — larger than 65% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 25.0
Students per teacher 14.3:1 -22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390437805873
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.5%
African American 33.8%
White 9.9%
Asian 1.9%
Two or More 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 314:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 100.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 41
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cleveland Municipal, which includes Lincoln West School of Global Studies.
$24,085
Per student
+43%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
+24%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 38.0%
State 38.2%
Federal 23.7%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Lincoln West School of Global Studies
How many students attend Lincoln West School of Global Studies?
Lincoln West School of Global Studies has 314 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cleveland, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln West School of Global Studies?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln West School of Global Studies is 14.3:1, which is 22% lower than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln West School of Global Studies?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln West School of Global Studies is Hispanic or Latino at 53.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Cleveland, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln West School of Global Studies?
Lincoln West School of Global Studies has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.