Enrollment
667
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Springfield, OH
Shawnee Middle School/High School
Federal NCES profile for Shawnee Middle School/High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390462802502
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shawnee Middle School/High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #4 of 10
- schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 39.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Shawnee Middle School/High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shawnee Middle School/High School ranks #4 of 10 schools in Springfield, OH.
School address
District: Clark-Shawnee Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390462802502 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.7%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Shawnee Middle School/High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Shawnee Middle School/High School
Shawnee Middle School/High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Springfield, Ohio, enrolling 667 students.
At 16.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 39.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 667 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 522 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #166.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 222 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Springfield's public schools, it stands alongside Shawnee Elementary School (983 students): Shawnee Middle School/High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.7:1 vs 19.7:1).
Its district, Clark-Shawnee Local, also runs Shawnee Elementary School (983 students).
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 Shawnee Middle School/High School compares
Shawnee Middle 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 | 16.7:1 | ▼ 8% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.7% | ▲ 26% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 667 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
667
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 45% in Ohio - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
44.7%
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
$13,349
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 222 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 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 81.3%
Two or More 7.9%
African American 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 81.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.7, Shawnee Middle School/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 Clark-Shawnee Local, which includes Shawnee Middle School/High School.
$13,349
Per student
-9%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.2%
State 30.0%
Federal 11.8%
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 Shawnee Middle School/High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shawnee Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shawnee Middle School/High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 983
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Springfield
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Shawnee Elementary School
Standard public school
983 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Northwestern Elementary School
Standard public school
950 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Northwestern Junior/Senior High School
Standard public school
731 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Global Impact Stem Academy
Standard public school
697 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
Springfield-Clark County
Vocational / career-technical school
657 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Rolling Hills Elementary School
Standard public school
557 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~667 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Shawnee Middle School/High School
How many students attend Shawnee Middle School/High School?
Shawnee Middle School/High School has 667 students enrolled. It is a public school in Springfield, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shawnee Middle School/High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shawnee Middle School/High School is 16.7:1, which is 8% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 6% 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 Middle School/High School?
39.7% of students at Shawnee Middle School/High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shawnee Middle School/High School?
The largest demographic group at Shawnee Middle School/High School is White at 81.3% of enrollment, in Springfield, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shawnee Middle School/High School?
Shawnee Middle School/High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Shawnee Middle School/High School rank among schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Shawnee Middle School/High School ranks #4 of 10 schools in Springfield, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Springfield on the city page.
Is Shawnee Middle School/High School a good school?
Shawnee Middle School/High School earns 40/100 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 Clark-Shawnee Local?
Besides Shawnee Middle School/High School, Clark-Shawnee Local also operates Shawnee Elementary School (983 students). See the Clark-Shawnee Local district page for the complete list.
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