- Enrollment
- 937
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Toledo, OH
Start High School
Federal NCES profile for Start 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 390449001835
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Start High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #4 of 10
- high schools in Toledo · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 47.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Start High School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Start High School ranks #4 of 10 high schools in Toledo, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-131 students YoY
Start High School shrank from 1,242 students in 2022-23 to 1,111 in 2023-24 (-10.5%).
Teacher FTE held 88.0 → 88.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-131 students YoY 390449001835 · Toledo, OH High · MID · TRAD
1,105 enr · 12.6:1 · 47.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Waite High School (937 students)
Start High School shrank from 1,242 students in 2022-23 to 1,111 in 2023-24 (-10.5%). Teacher FTE held 88.0 → 88.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Start High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Start High School
1,105 students
- Waite High Sch
Waite High School
937 students
- Bowsher High S
Bowsher High School
772 students
- Jesup W. Scott
Jesup W. Scott High School
754 students
- Rogers High Sc
Rogers High School
700 students
- Woodward High
Woodward High School
570 students
What this shows Start High School reports 1,105 students on the CCD universe file.
How Start High School compares
Start 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 31% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.0% | ▲ 49% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,105 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,105
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 13% in Ohio - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
75.5%
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
$20,477
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 276 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
538
in-school suspensions + 323 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 48.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 77.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 14 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 52.3%
White 25.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
Two or More 10.8%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 52.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.8, Start High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Toledo City reports $20,477 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Start High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waite High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bowsher High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jesup W. Scott High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rogers High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodward High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Start High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 700
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high schools in Toledo
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Whitmer High School
Standard public school
2,113 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Waite High School
Standard public school
937 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Bowsher High School
Standard public school
772 students 10:1 students per teacher
Jesup W. Scott High School
Standard public school
754 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Rogers High School
Standard public school
700 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Glass City Academy
Standard public school
414 students 23:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,105 students)
Frequently asked questions about Start High School
How many students attend Start High School?
Start High School has 1,105 students enrolled. It is a high school in Toledo, OH. CCD year-over-year: 1,242 (2022-23) → 1,111 (2023-24), down 131.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Start High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Start High School is 12.6:1, which is 31% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 20% 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 Start High School?
47.0% of students at Start High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Start High School?
The largest demographic group at Start High School is African American at 52.3% of enrollment, in Toledo, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Start High School?
Start 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 Start High School rank among high schools in Toledo?
By Resource Investment Index, Start High School ranks #4 of 10 high schools in Toledo, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Toledo on the city page.
What other schools are in Toledo City?
Besides Start High School, Toledo City also operates Waite High School (937 students), Bowsher High School (772 students), and Jesup W. Scott High School (754 students). See the Toledo City district page for the complete list.