Enrollment
211
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Greenwich, OH
South Central High School
Federal NCES profile for South Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390477302956
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Central High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Greenwich · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 26.4%
- free-lunch eligible
South Central High School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Central High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Greenwich, OH.
School address
District: South Central Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390477302956 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.4%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Central High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Central High School
South Central High School is a mid-sized high school in Greenwich, Ohio, enrolling 211 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 26.4% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 211 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 191 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #29.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 211 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
17.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
South Central Local also operates South Central Elementary School (372 students) and South Central Junior High School (159 students) alongside South Central 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 South Central High School compares
South Central 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 17% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.4% | ▼ 16% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 211 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
211
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 29% in Ohio - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,171
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 211 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 91.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 91.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.8, South Central High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Central Local, which includes South Central High School.
$14,171
Per student
-3%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.3%
State 54.4%
Federal 12.2%
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 South Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Central Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Central Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 159
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~211 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about South Central High School
How many students attend South Central High School?
South Central High School has 211 students enrolled. It is a high school in Greenwich, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Central High School is 15.1:1, which is 17% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 4% 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 South Central High School?
26.4% of students at South Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Central High School?
The largest demographic group at South Central High School is White at 91.0% of enrollment, in Greenwich, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Central High School?
South Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Central High School rank among public schools in Greenwich?
By Resource Investment Index, South Central High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Greenwich, 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 Greenwich on the city page.
Is South Central High School a good school?
South Central High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of 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 South Central Local?
Besides South Central High School, South Central Local also operates South Central Elementary School (372 students) and South Central Junior High School (159 students). See the South Central Local district page for the complete list.
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