Enrollment
308
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Swanton, OH
Swanton High School
Federal NCES profile for Swanton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390470902778
👥 S:T ratio 35
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Swanton High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Swanton · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 42.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Swanton High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Swanton High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Swanton, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.9%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Swanton High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Swanton High School
Swanton High School is a mid-sized high school in Swanton, Ohio, enrolling 308 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 42.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 308 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 442 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #323, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 154 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Swanton Local also operates Swanton Elementary School (424 students) and Swanton Middle School (379 students) alongside Swanton 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 Swanton High School compares
Swanton 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 | 16.2:1 | ▼ 11% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.9% | ▲ 36% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 308 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
308
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 39% in Ohio - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.6%
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
$13,575
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 154 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 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 84.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 84.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.9, Swanton High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Swanton Local, which includes Swanton High School.
$13,575
Per student
-7%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.4%
State 33.4%
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 Swanton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swanton Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Swanton Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Swanton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- 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 (~308 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Swanton High School
How many students attend Swanton High School?
Swanton High School has 308 students enrolled. It is a high school in Swanton, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Swanton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Swanton High School is 16.2:1, which is 11% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 3% 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 Swanton High School?
42.9% of students at Swanton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Swanton High School?
The largest demographic group at Swanton High School is White at 84.4% of enrollment, in Swanton, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Swanton High School?
Swanton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Swanton High School rank among public schools in Swanton?
By Resource Investment Index, Swanton High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Swanton, 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 Swanton on the city page.
Is Swanton High School a good school?
Swanton High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 Swanton Local?
Besides Swanton High School, Swanton Local also operates Swanton Elementary School (424 students) and Swanton Middle School (379 students). See the Swanton Local district page for the complete list.
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