Enrollment
454
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 391000901629
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 37/100 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
- 37
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.3%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Shelby High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Shelby High School
Shelby High School is a mid-sized high school in Shelby, Ohio, enrolling 454 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 29.3% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 454 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 766 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #241.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 7/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 227 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Shelby City also operates Shelby Elementary School (866 students) and Shelby Middle School (474 students) alongside Shelby 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 Shelby High School compares
Shelby 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,865
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Shelby City, which includes Shelby High School.
$12,865
Per student
-12%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.9%
State 39.3%
Federal 14.9%
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 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
- 866
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar high 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 (~454 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Shelby on the city page.
Is Shelby High School a good school?
Shelby High School earns 37/100 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. 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 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.
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