Enrollment
285
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Shadyside, OH
Shadyside High School
Federal NCES profile for Shadyside High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390460002402
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shadyside High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Shadyside · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 285
- students enrolled
Shadyside High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shadyside High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Shadyside, OH.
School address
District: Shadyside Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390460002402 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Shadyside High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Shadyside High School
Shadyside High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Shadyside, Ohio, enrolling 285 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 285 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 12/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 285 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Shadyside Local spends $11,635 per pupil, 21% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Shadyside's public schools, it stands alongside Jefferson Ave Elementary School (224 students): Shadyside High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.8:1 vs 20.4:1).
Shadyside Local also operates Jefferson Ave Elementary School (224 students) and Leona Ave Middle School (190 students) alongside Shadyside 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 Shadyside High School compares
Shadyside 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 285 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
285
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 35% in Ohio - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
53.3%
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
$11,635
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 285 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 93.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 93.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.0, Shadyside High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Shadyside Local, which includes Shadyside High School.
$11,635
Per student
-21%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.7%
State 44.5%
Federal 10.8%
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 Shadyside High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Ave Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leona Ave Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shadyside High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 190
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Shadyside
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~285 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Shadyside High School
How many students attend Shadyside High School?
Shadyside High School has 285 students enrolled. It is a public school in Shadyside, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shadyside High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shadyside High School is 15.8:1, which is 13% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 1% 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 Shadyside High School?
The largest demographic group at Shadyside High School is White at 93.7% of enrollment, in Shadyside, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shadyside High School?
Shadyside High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Shadyside High School rank among public schools in Shadyside?
By Resource Investment Index, Shadyside High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Shadyside, 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 Shadyside on the city page.
Is Shadyside High School a good school?
Shadyside High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 Shadyside Local?
Besides Shadyside High School, Shadyside Local also operates Jefferson Ave Elementary School (224 students) and Leona Ave Middle School (190 students). See the Shadyside Local district page for the complete list.
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