- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lynchburg, OH
Lynchburg-Clay High School
Federal NCES profile for Lynchburg-Clay High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390476302933
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lynchburg-Clay High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Ohio schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Lynchburg · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 33.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lynchburg-Clay High School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lynchburg-Clay High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Lynchburg, OH.
School address
District: Lynchburg-Clay Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390476302933 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
Lynchburg-Clay High School shrank from 318 students in 2022-23 to 279 in 2023-24 (-12.3%).
Teacher FTE added 22.4 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-39 students YoY 390476302933 · Lynchburg, OH High · SMALL · TRAD
278 enr · 12.6:1 · 33.3% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Lynchburg-Clay Elementary School (471 students)
Lynchburg-Clay High School shrank from 318 students in 2022-23 to 279 in 2023-24 (-12.3%). Teacher FTE added 22.4 → 23.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Lynchburg-Clay High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lynchburg-Clay
Lynchburg-Clay Elementary School
471 students
- This school
Lynchburg-Clay High School
278 students
- Lynchburg-Clay
Lynchburg-Clay Middle School
246 students
What this shows Lynchburg-Clay High School reports 278 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lynchburg-Clay High School compares
Lynchburg-Clay High School is a shrinking 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 31% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.3% | ▲ 5% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 278 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
278
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 13% in Ohio - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.1%
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
$15,445
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 278 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.6%
Two or More 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 94.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.4, Lynchburg-Clay High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lynchburg-Clay Local reports $15,445 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lynchburg-Clay High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynchburg-Clay Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lynchburg-Clay Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lynchburg-Clay High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~278 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lynchburg-Clay High School
How many students attend Lynchburg-Clay High School?
Lynchburg-Clay High School has 278 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lynchburg, OH. CCD year-over-year: 318 (2022-23) → 279 (2023-24), down 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lynchburg-Clay High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lynchburg-Clay High School is 12.6:1, which is 31% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 20% lower 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 Lynchburg-Clay High School?
33.3% of students at Lynchburg-Clay High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lynchburg-Clay High School?
The largest demographic group at Lynchburg-Clay High School is White at 94.6% of enrollment, in Lynchburg, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lynchburg-Clay High School?
Lynchburg-Clay High School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Lynchburg-Clay High School rank among public schools in Lynchburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Lynchburg-Clay High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Lynchburg, 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 Lynchburg-Clay Local?
Besides Lynchburg-Clay High School, Lynchburg-Clay Local also operates Lynchburg-Clay Elementary School (471 students) and Lynchburg-Clay Middle School (246 students). See the Lynchburg-Clay Local district page for the complete list.