- Enrollment
- 1,936
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390467602648
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 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 41/100 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
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Olentangy High School held near 1,721 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 82.2 → 81.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+33 students YoY 390467602648 · Lewis Center, OH High · MID · TRAD
1,760 enr · 21.5:1 · 4.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Orange High School (1,936 students)
Olentangy High School held near 1,721 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 82.2 → 81.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Olentangy High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Orange High Sc
Orange High School
1,936 students
- Olentangy Libe
Olentangy Liberty High School
1,847 students
- Olentangy Berl
Olentangy Berlin High School
1,823 students
- This school
Olentangy High School
1,760 students
- Olentangy Oran
Olentangy Orange Middle School
1,056 students
- Olentangy Shan
Olentangy Shanahan Middle School
1,029 students
What this shows Olentangy High School reports 1,760 students on the CCD universe file.
How Olentangy High School compares
Olentangy High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,848
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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
District finance for Olentangy Local reports $13,848 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,847
- 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
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 (~1,760 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,688 (2022-23) → 1,721 (2023-24), nearly flat (+33).
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 41/100 (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 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.
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.