Enrollment
1,711
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390468902690
👥 S:T ratio 20
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 41/100 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
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
86.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.6%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pickerington High School Central compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pickerington High School Central
Pickerington High School Central is a large high school in Pickerington, Ohio, enrolling 1,711 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,711 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 104 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #90, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (41%) and White (36%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 21 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 428 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 432 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,711 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 74 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Pickerington's high schools, it stands alongside Pickerington High School North (1,761 students): Pickerington High School Central is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.9:1 vs 22:1).
Pickerington Local also operates Pickerington High School North (1,761 students) and Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School (948 students) alongside Pickerington High School Central.
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 Pickerington High School Central compares
Pickerington High School Central on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,042
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pickerington Local, which includes Pickerington High School Central.
$13,042
Per student
-11%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.1%
State 40.6%
Federal 9.3%
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 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
- 1,761
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- 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.
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 (~1,711 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.9:1)
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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.
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 41/100 (typical 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 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.
Is Pickerington High School Central a good school?
Pickerington High School Central earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio. 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 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.
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