Enrollment
345
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Camden, OH
Preble Shawnee High School High School
Federal NCES profile for Preble Shawnee High School High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390492803550
👥 S:T ratio 56
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 77
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Preble Shawnee High School High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Camden · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 71.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Preble Shawnee High School High School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Preble Shawnee High School High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Camden, OH.
School address
District: Preble Shawnee Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390492803550 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.7%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+127% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Preble Shawnee High School High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Preble Shawnee High School High School
Preble Shawnee High School High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Camden, Ohio, enrolling 345 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.1:1, Preble Shawnee High School High School is leaner than roughly 93% of Ohio schools and 39% under the state's 18.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 71.7% of students qualify for free meals, 127% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 345 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 96 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #26.
Its student body is predominantly White (99% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 2/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 115 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 37 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Preble Shawnee Local also operates Preble Shawnee Elementary School (471 students) and Preble Shawnee Middle School (421 students) alongside Preble Shawnee High School 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 Preble Shawnee High School High School compares
Preble Shawnee High School 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 39% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.7% | ▲ 127% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 345 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
345
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
71.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 127% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 39% below state mean
Top 7% in Ohio - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.8%
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
$12,805
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 115 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 37 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
White 98.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: White at 98.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.4, Preble Shawnee High School High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Preble Shawnee Local, which includes Preble Shawnee High School High School.
$12,805
Per student
-13%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.7%
State 49.4%
Federal 13.9%
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 Preble Shawnee High School High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preble Shawnee Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Preble Shawnee Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Preble Shawnee High School High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~345 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Preble Shawnee High School High School
How many students attend Preble Shawnee High School High School?
Preble Shawnee High School High School has 345 students enrolled. It is a high school in Camden, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Preble Shawnee High School High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Preble Shawnee High School High School is 11.1:1, which is 39% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Preble Shawnee High School High School?
71.7% of students at Preble Shawnee High School High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Preble Shawnee High School High School?
The largest demographic group at Preble Shawnee High School High School is White at 98.8% of enrollment, in Camden, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Preble Shawnee High School High School?
Preble Shawnee High School High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Preble Shawnee High School High School rank among public schools in Camden?
By Resource Investment Index, Preble Shawnee High School High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Camden, 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 Camden on the city page.
Is Preble Shawnee High School High School a good school?
Preble Shawnee High School High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Preble Shawnee Local?
Besides Preble Shawnee High School High School, Preble Shawnee Local also operates Preble Shawnee Elementary School (471 students) and Preble Shawnee Middle School (421 students). See the Preble Shawnee Local district page for the complete list.
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