- Enrollment
- 866
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Shelby, OH
Shelby High School
Federal NCES profile for Shelby 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 391000901629
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shelby High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Shelby · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 29.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Shelby High School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shelby High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Shelby, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Shelby High School held near 522 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.4 → 27.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 391000901629 · Shelby, OH High · SMALL · TRAD
454 enr · 14.6:1 · 29.3% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Shelby Elementary School (866 students)
Shelby High School held near 522 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.4 → 27.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Shelby High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shelby Element
Shelby Elementary School
866 students
- Shelby Middle
Shelby Middle School
474 students
- This school
Shelby High School
454 students
What this shows Shelby High School reports 454 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shelby High School compares
Shelby 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 20% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.3% | ▼ 7% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 454 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
454
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 25% in Ohio - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.9%
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
$14,098
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 227 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
Two or More 1.5%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 96.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.2, Shelby High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Shelby City reports $14,098 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shelby High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelby Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shelby Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shelby High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~454 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shelby High School
How many students attend Shelby High School?
Shelby High School has 454 students enrolled. It is a high school in Shelby, OH. CCD year-over-year: 499 (2022-23) → 522 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shelby High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shelby High School is 14.6:1, which is 20% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 7% 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 Shelby High School?
29.3% of students at Shelby High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shelby High School?
The largest demographic group at Shelby High School is White at 96.3% of enrollment, in Shelby, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shelby High School?
Shelby 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 Shelby High School rank among public schools in Shelby?
By Resource Investment Index, Shelby High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Shelby, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Shelby City?
Besides Shelby High School, Shelby City also operates Shelby Elementary School (866 students) and Shelby Middle School (474 students). See the Shelby City district page for the complete list.