Enrollment
669
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oak Harbor, OH
Oak Harbor High School
Federal NCES profile for Oak Harbor High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390489203452
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oak Harbor High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Ohio schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Oak Harbor · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.9:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 19.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Oak Harbor High School has class sizes larger than 91% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Harbor High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Oak Harbor, OH.
School address
District: Benton Carroll Salem Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390489203452 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.8%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oak Harbor High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oak Harbor High School
Oak Harbor High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Oak Harbor, Ohio, enrolling 669 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.9:1 is larger than about 91% of Ohio schools and 31% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 19.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 669 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 640 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #250.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 335 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
15.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Benton Carroll Salem Local also operates R C Waters Elementary School (357 students) and Oak Harbor Middle School (315 students) alongside Oak Harbor 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 Oak Harbor High School compares
Oak Harbor 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 | 23.9:1 | ▲ 31% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.8% | ▼ 37% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 669 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.9:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
669
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.9:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 91% in Ohio - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,683
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 335 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 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 91.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Two or More 1.6%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 91.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.2, Oak Harbor High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Benton Carroll Salem Local, which includes Oak Harbor High School.
$13,683
Per student
-7%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.5%
State 34.7%
Federal 8.8%
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 Oak Harbor High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| R C Waters Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Harbor Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oak Harbor High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 315
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other 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 (~669 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Oak Harbor High School
How many students attend Oak Harbor High School?
Oak Harbor High School has 669 students enrolled. It is a public school in Oak Harbor, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Harbor High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Harbor High School is 23.9:1, which is 31% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oak Harbor High School?
19.8% of students at Oak Harbor High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oak Harbor High School?
The largest demographic group at Oak Harbor High School is White at 91.9% of enrollment, in Oak Harbor, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oak Harbor High School?
Oak Harbor High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Oak Harbor High School rank among public schools in Oak Harbor?
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Harbor High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Oak Harbor, 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 Oak Harbor on the city page.
Is Oak Harbor High School a good school?
Oak Harbor High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of 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 Benton Carroll Salem Local?
Besides Oak Harbor High School, Benton Carroll Salem Local also operates R C Waters Elementary School (357 students) and Oak Harbor Middle School (315 students). See the Benton Carroll Salem Local district page for the complete list.
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