- Enrollment
- 1,761
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pickerington, OH
Pickerington High School Central
Federal NCES profile for Pickerington High School Central, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390468902690
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pickerington High School Central earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Pickerington · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 23.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Pickerington High School Central has class sizes larger than 74% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pickerington High School Central ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Pickerington, OH.
School address
District: Pickerington Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390468902690 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-70 students YoY
Pickerington High School Central held near 1,738 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-70 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 87.0 → 89.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-70 students YoY 390468902690 · Pickerington, OH High · MID · TRAD
1,711 enr · 19.9:1 · 23.6% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Pickerington High School North (1,761 students)
Pickerington High School Central held near 1,738 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-70 headcount). Teacher FTE added 87.0 → 89.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Pickerington High School Central in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pickerington H
Pickerington High School North
1,761 students
- This school
Pickerington High School Central
1,711 students
- Pickerington R
Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School
948 students
- Toll Gate Elem
Toll Gate Elementary
948 students
- Pickerington L
Pickerington Lakeview Junior High
922 students
- Sycamore Creek 652
Sycamore Creek Elementary School
652 students
What this shows Pickerington High School Central reports 1,711 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pickerington High School Central compares
Pickerington High School Central 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 | 19.9:1 | ▲ 9% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.6% | ▼ 25% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,711 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,711
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 74% in Ohio - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
45.1%
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
$13,484
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 428 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
145
in-school suspensions + 287 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 74 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 41.4%
White 36.4%
Asian 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Two or More 6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 41.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.0, Pickerington High School Central is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pickerington Local reports $13,484 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pickerington High School Central Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickerington High School North | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Toll Gate Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pickerington Lakeview Junior High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sycamore Creek Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pickerington High School Central's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 948
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 948
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 922
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar high schools in Pickerington
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,711 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pickerington High School Central
How many students attend Pickerington High School Central?
Pickerington High School Central has 1,711 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pickerington, OH. CCD year-over-year: 1,808 (2022-23) → 1,738 (2023-24), nearly flat (-70).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pickerington High School Central?
The student-teacher ratio at Pickerington High School Central is 19.9:1, which is 9% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pickerington High School Central?
23.6% of students at Pickerington High School Central are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pickerington High School Central?
The largest demographic group at Pickerington High School Central is African American at 41.4% of enrollment, in Pickerington, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pickerington High School Central?
Pickerington High School Central has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Pickerington High School Central rank among high schools in Pickerington?
By Resource Investment Index, Pickerington High School Central ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Pickerington, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Pickerington on the city page.
What other schools are in Pickerington Local?
Besides Pickerington High School Central, Pickerington Local also operates Pickerington High School North (1,761 students), Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School (948 students), and Toll Gate Elementary (948 students). See the Pickerington Local district page for the complete list.