- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lima, OH
Shawnee High School
Federal NCES profile for Shawnee High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390457902345
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shawnee High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Lima · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 14.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Shawnee High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shawnee High School ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Lima, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Shawnee High School held near 691 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.5 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 390457902345 · Lima, OH High · MID · TRAD
673 enr · 17.3:1 · 14.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Shawnee Middle School (712 students)
Shawnee High School held near 691 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.5 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Shawnee High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shawnee Middle
Shawnee Middle School
712 students
- This school
Shawnee High School
673 students
- Elmwood Elemen
Elmwood Elementary School
508 students
- Maplewood Elem
Maplewood Elementary School
346 students
What this shows Shawnee High School reports 673 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shawnee High School compares
Shawnee 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 | 17.3:1 | ▼ 5% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.7% | ▼ 53% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 673 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
673
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 50% in Ohio - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,260
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 224 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 82.0%
Two or More 6.5%
African American 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Asian 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 82.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.8, Shawnee High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
District finance for Shawnee Local reports $13,260 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shawnee High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shawnee Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elmwood Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maplewood Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shawnee High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high schools in Lima
3 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 (~673 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shawnee High School
How many students attend Shawnee High School?
Shawnee High School has 673 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lima, OH. CCD year-over-year: 707 (2022-23) → 691 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shawnee High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shawnee High School is 17.3:1, which is 5% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 10% higher 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 Shawnee High School?
14.7% of students at Shawnee High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shawnee High School?
The largest demographic group at Shawnee High School is White at 82.0% of enrollment, in Lima, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shawnee High School?
Shawnee High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Shawnee High School rank among high schools in Lima?
By Resource Investment Index, Shawnee High School ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Lima, 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 Lima on the city page.
What other schools are in Shawnee Local?
Besides Shawnee High School, Shawnee Local also operates Shawnee Middle School (712 students), Elmwood Elementary School (508 students), and Maplewood Elementary School (346 students). See the Shawnee Local district page for the complete list.