- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Woodsfield, OH
Monroe Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Monroe Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390486503340
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monroe Central High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Woodsfield · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 36.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Monroe Central High School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monroe Central High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Woodsfield, OH.
School address
District: Switzerland of Ohio Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390486503340 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Monroe Central High School grew from 229 students in 2022-23 to 241 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE held 21.8 → 21.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 390486503340 · Woodsfield, OH High · SMALL · TRAD
246 enr · 11.7:1 · 36.2% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodsfield Elementary School (363 students)
Monroe Central High School grew from 229 students in 2022-23 to 241 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE held 21.8 → 21.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Monroe Central High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Woodsfield Ele
Woodsfield Elementary School
363 students
- River Elementa
River Elementary School
289 students
- This school
Monroe Central High School
246 students
- Skyvue Element
Skyvue Elementary School
237 students
- Powhatan Eleme
Powhatan Elementary School
200 students
- River High Sch
River High School
180 students
What this shows Monroe Central High School reports 246 students on the CCD universe file.
How Monroe Central High School compares
Monroe Central High School is a growing 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 36% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.2% | ▲ 15% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 246 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
246
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 9% in Ohio - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
43.1%
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
$25,982
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 246 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.1%
African American 2.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
Asian 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: White at 95.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.5, Monroe Central High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Switzerland of Ohio Local reports $25,982 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Monroe Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodsfield Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| River Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Skyvue Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Powhatan Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| River High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Monroe Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 200
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 180
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools in Woodsfield
1 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 (~246 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Monroe Central High School
How many students attend Monroe Central High School?
Monroe Central High School has 246 students enrolled. It is a high school in Woodsfield, OH. CCD year-over-year: 229 (2022-23) → 241 (2023-24), up 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monroe Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Monroe Central High School is 11.7:1, which is 36% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 25% 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 Monroe Central High School?
36.2% of students at Monroe Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monroe Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Monroe Central High School is White at 95.1% of enrollment, in Woodsfield, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monroe Central High School?
Monroe Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Monroe Central High School rank among public schools in Woodsfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Monroe Central High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Woodsfield, 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 Switzerland of Ohio Local?
Besides Monroe Central High School, Switzerland of Ohio Local also operates Woodsfield Elementary School (363 students), River Elementary School (289 students), and Skyvue Elementary School (237 students). See the Switzerland of Ohio Local district page for the complete list.