- Enrollment
- 892
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sandusky, OH
Sandusky High School
Federal NCES profile for Sandusky High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390447401605
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sandusky High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Sandusky · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 1,028
- students enrolled
Sandusky High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sandusky High School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Sandusky, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Sandusky High School held near 994 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 64.9 → 55.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 390447401605 · Sandusky, OH Other · MID · TRAD
1,028 enr · 16.1:1 · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: The Sandusky Intermediate School (892 students)
Sandusky High School held near 994 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 64.9 → 55.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Sandusky High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Sandusky High School
1,028 students
- The Sandusky I
The Sandusky Intermediate School
892 students
- Sandusky Middl
Sandusky Middle School
418 students
- The Sandusky P 388
The Sandusky Primary School
388 students
- The Early Lear 379
The Early Learning Academy
379 students
What this shows Sandusky High School reports 1,028 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sandusky High School compares
Sandusky 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 | 16.1:1 | ▼ 12% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,028 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,028
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 38% in Ohio - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.6%
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
$17,349
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 514 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
249
in-school suspensions + 149 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 36.6%
African American 35.0%
Two or More 20.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 36.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, Sandusky High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sandusky City reports $17,349 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sandusky High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sandusky Intermediate School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandusky Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| The Sandusky Primary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| The Early Learning Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sandusky High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Sandusky
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Furry Elementary School
Standard public school
495 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Sandusky Middle School
Standard public school
418 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Briar Middle School
Standard public school
413 students 18:1 students per teacher
The Early Learning Academy
Standard public school
379 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~1,028 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sandusky High School
How many students attend Sandusky High School?
Sandusky High School has 1,028 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sandusky, OH. CCD year-over-year: 1,004 (2022-23) → 994 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandusky High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandusky High School is 16.1:1, which is 12% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sandusky High School?
The largest demographic group at Sandusky High School is White at 36.6% of enrollment, in Sandusky, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sandusky High School?
Sandusky High School 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 Sandusky High School rank among schools in Sandusky?
By Resource Investment Index, Sandusky High School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Sandusky, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sandusky on the city page.
What other schools are in Sandusky City?
Besides Sandusky High School, Sandusky City also operates The Sandusky Intermediate School (892 students), Sandusky Middle School (418 students), and The Sandusky Primary School (388 students). See the Sandusky City district page for the complete list.