- Enrollment
- 1,231
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Willoughby, OH
South High School
Federal NCES profile for South High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390451002009
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Willoughby · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 27.9%
- free-lunch eligible
South High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South High School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Willoughby, OH.
School address
District: Willoughby-Eastlake City · Ohio
NCES ID 390451002009 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-55 students YoY
South High School shrank from 1,093 students in 2022-23 to 1,038 in 2023-24 (-5.0%).
Teacher FTE added 59.0 → 60.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-55 students YoY 390451002009 · Willoughby, OH High · MID · TRAD
995 enr · 16.9:1 · 27.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: North High School (1,231 students)
South High School shrank from 1,093 students in 2022-23 to 1,038 in 2023-24 (-5.0%). Teacher FTE added 59.0 → 60.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
South High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North High Sch
North High School
1,231 students
- This school
South High School
995 students
- Royalview Elem
Royalview Elementary School
689 students
- Edison Element
Edison Elementary School
543 students
- Grant Elementa
Grant Elementary School
518 students
- Willoughby Mid
Willoughby Middle School
509 students
What this shows South High School reports 995 students on the CCD universe file.
How South High School compares
South High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▼ 7% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.9% | ▼ 12% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 995 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
995
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 47% in Ohio - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.5%
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
$14,981
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 332 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 64.5%
African American 23.1%
Two or More 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Asian 2.2%
Largest group: White at 64.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.4, South High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Willoughby-Eastlake City reports $14,981 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Royalview Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edison Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grant Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Willoughby Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 518
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high schools in Willoughby
1 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 (~995 students)
Frequently asked questions about South High School
How many students attend South High School?
South High School has 995 students enrolled. It is a high school in Willoughby, OH. CCD year-over-year: 1,093 (2022-23) → 1,038 (2023-24), down 55.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South High School is 16.9:1, which is 7% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 8% 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 South High School?
27.9% of students at South High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South High School?
The largest demographic group at South High School is White at 64.5% of enrollment, in Willoughby, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South High School?
South High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 South High School rank among public schools in Willoughby?
By Resource Investment Index, South High School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Willoughby, 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 Willoughby on the city page.
What other schools are in Willoughby-Eastlake City?
Besides South High School, Willoughby-Eastlake City also operates North High School (1,231 students), Royalview Elementary School (689 students), and Edison Elementary School (543 students). See the Willoughby-Eastlake City district page for the complete list.