Enrollment
246
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390486503340
👥 S:T ratio 53
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 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 38/100 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
- 38
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.2%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Monroe Central High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Monroe Central High School
Monroe Central High School is a mid-sized high school in Woodsfield, Ohio, enrolling 246 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.7:1, Monroe Central High School is leaner than roughly 91% of Ohio schools and 36% under the state's 18.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 36.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 246 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 300 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #121.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 10/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 246 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Switzerland of Ohio Local spends $24,402 per pupil, 67% above the Ohio average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Woodsfield's high schools, it stands alongside Swiss Hills Career Center (139 students): Monroe Central High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (11.7:1 vs 6.3:1).
Switzerland of Ohio Local also operates Woodsfield Elementary School (363 students) and River Elementary School (289 students) alongside Monroe Central 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 Monroe Central High School compares
Monroe Central 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$24,402
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Switzerland of Ohio Local, which includes Monroe Central High School.
$24,402
Per student
+67%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
+47%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.5%
State 24.8%
Federal 9.7%
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.
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
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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.
Similar high 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 (~246 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 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 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. See all public schools in Woodsfield on the city page.
Is Monroe Central High School a good school?
Monroe Central High School earns 38/100 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. 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 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.
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