Enrollment
240
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Newcomerstown, OH
Newcomerstown High School
Federal NCES profile for Newcomerstown High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390455402270
👥 S:T ratio 36
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newcomerstown High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Newcomerstown · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 38.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Newcomerstown High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newcomerstown High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Newcomerstown, OH.
School address
District: Newcomerstown Exempted Village · Ohio
NCES ID 390455402270 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.1%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Newcomerstown High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Newcomerstown High School
Newcomerstown High School is a mid-sized high school in Newcomerstown, Ohio, enrolling 240 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 38.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 240 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 272 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #76.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 240 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Newcomerstown Exempted Village also operates West Elementary School (317 students) and Newcomerstown Middle School (182 students) alongside Newcomerstown 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 Newcomerstown High School compares
Newcomerstown 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 | 16:1 | ▼ 12% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.1% | ▲ 21% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 240 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
240
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 37% in Ohio - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.1%
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
$15,815
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 240 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.7 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 89.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 2.1%
Largest group: White at 89.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.3, Newcomerstown High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newcomerstown Exempted Village, which includes Newcomerstown High School.
$15,815
Per student
+8%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.4%
State 55.2%
Federal 13.4%
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 Newcomerstown High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Newcomerstown Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newcomerstown High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 182
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 130
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~240 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Newcomerstown High School
How many students attend Newcomerstown High School?
Newcomerstown High School has 240 students enrolled. It is a high school in Newcomerstown, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newcomerstown High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Newcomerstown High School is 16:1, which is 12% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 2% higher 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 Newcomerstown High School?
38.1% of students at Newcomerstown High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newcomerstown High School?
The largest demographic group at Newcomerstown High School is White at 89.6% of enrollment, in Newcomerstown, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newcomerstown High School?
Newcomerstown High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Newcomerstown High School rank among public schools in Newcomerstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Newcomerstown High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Newcomerstown, 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 Newcomerstown on the city page.
Is Newcomerstown High School a good school?
Newcomerstown High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 Newcomerstown Exempted Village?
Besides Newcomerstown High School, Newcomerstown Exempted Village also operates West Elementary School (317 students), Newcomerstown Middle School (182 students), and East Elementary School (130 students). See the Newcomerstown Exempted Village district page for the complete list.
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