Enrollment
1,760
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Lewis Center, OH
Olentangy High School
Federal NCES profile for Olentangy 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 390467602648
👥 S:T ratio 14
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Olentangy High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #4 of 10
- public schools in Lewis Center · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 21.5:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 4.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Olentangy High School has class sizes larger than 84% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Olentangy High School ranks #4 of 10 public schools in Lewis Center, OH.
School address
District: Olentangy Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390467602648 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
82.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.5:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
4.8%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-85% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Olentangy High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Olentangy High School
Olentangy High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Lewis Center, Ohio, enrolling 1,760 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 4.8% free-meal eligibility runs 85% below the Ohio average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,760 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 68 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #30.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Asian (21%) (diversity index 54/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 25 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 352 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Olentangy Local also operates Orange High School (1,936 students) and Olentangy Liberty High School (1,847 students) alongside Olentangy 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 Olentangy High School compares
Olentangy 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 | 21.5:1 | ▲ 18% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.8% | ▼ 85% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,760 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,760
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
4.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 84% in Ohio - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
19.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,879
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 352 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 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 63.6%
Asian 21.0%
African American 6.1%
Two or More 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 63.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.4, Olentangy High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 25
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Olentangy Local, which includes Olentangy High School.
$13,879
Per student
-5%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 81.6%
State 9.9%
Federal 8.5%
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 Olentangy High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Olentangy Liberty High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Olentangy Berlin High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olentangy Orange Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Olentangy Shanahan Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Olentangy High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,936
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,847
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,823
- Students per teacher
- 27.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,056
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,029
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~1,760 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Olentangy High School
How many students attend Olentangy High School?
Olentangy High School has 1,760 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lewis Center, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Olentangy High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Olentangy High School is 21.5:1, which is 18% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Olentangy High School?
4.8% of students at Olentangy High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Olentangy High School?
The largest demographic group at Olentangy High School is White at 63.6% of enrollment, in Lewis Center, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Olentangy High School?
Olentangy High School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Olentangy High School rank among public schools in Lewis Center?
By Resource Investment Index, Olentangy High School ranks #4 of 10 public schools in Lewis Center, 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 Lewis Center on the city page.
Is Olentangy High School a good school?
Olentangy High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio. 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 Olentangy Local?
Besides Olentangy High School, Olentangy Local also operates Orange High School (1,936 students), Olentangy Liberty High School (1,847 students), and Olentangy Berlin High School (1,823 students). See the Olentangy Local district page for the complete list.
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