Enrollment
889
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Oxford, OH
Talawanda High School
Federal NCES profile for Talawanda High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390461502460
👥 S:T ratio 29
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Talawanda High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Oxford · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 24.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Talawanda High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Talawanda High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Oxford, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.6%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Talawanda High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Talawanda High School
Talawanda High School is a large high school in Oxford, Ohio, enrolling 889 students.
At 17.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 92% of state schools at 889 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 430 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #199.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 296 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 23 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Talawanda City also operates Talawanda Middle School (679 students) and Kramer Elementary School (508 students) alongside Talawanda 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 Talawanda High School compares
Talawanda 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 | 17.8:1 | ▼ 2% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.6% | ▼ 22% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 889 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
889
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 55% in Ohio - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.9%
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
$13,416
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 296 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
57
in-school suspensions + 92 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 23 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 88.3%
African American 3.3%
Asian 3.0%
Two or More 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Largest group: White at 88.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.7, Talawanda High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Talawanda City, which includes Talawanda High School.
$13,416
Per student
-8%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.6%
State 23.5%
Federal 7.9%
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 Talawanda High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talawanda Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kramer Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bogan Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maude Marshall Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Talawanda High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- 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 (~889 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Talawanda High School
How many students attend Talawanda High School?
Talawanda High School has 889 students enrolled. It is a high school in Oxford, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Talawanda High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Talawanda High School is 17.8:1, which is 2% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 13% 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 Talawanda High School?
24.6% of students at Talawanda High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Talawanda High School?
The largest demographic group at Talawanda High School is White at 88.3% of enrollment, in Oxford, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Talawanda High School?
Talawanda High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Talawanda High School rank among public schools in Oxford?
By Resource Investment Index, Talawanda High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Oxford, 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 Oxford on the city page.
Is Talawanda High School a good school?
Talawanda High School earns 36/100 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 Talawanda City?
Besides Talawanda High School, Talawanda City also operates Talawanda Middle School (679 students), Kramer Elementary School (508 students), and Bogan Elementary (451 students). See the Talawanda City district page for the complete list.
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