Enrollment
721
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Carlisle, OH
Tecumseh High School
Federal NCES profile for Tecumseh High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390462402485
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tecumseh High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Ohio schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in New Carlisle · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 721
- students enrolled
Tecumseh High School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tecumseh High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in New Carlisle, OH.
School address
District: Tecumseh Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390462402485 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tecumseh High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tecumseh High School
Tecumseh High School is a large combined-grade school in New Carlisle, Ohio, enrolling 721 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 721 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 240 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Tecumseh Local also operates Tecumseh Middle School (586 students) and New Carlisle Elementary School (495 students) alongside Tecumseh 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 Tecumseh High School compares
Tecumseh 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 19% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 721 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
721
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 26% in Ohio - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
49.4%
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
$13,208
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 240 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
92
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 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 75.6%
Hispanic or Latino 20.2%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 75.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.6, Tecumseh High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tecumseh Local, which includes Tecumseh High School.
$13,208
Per student
-10%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.1%
State 56.8%
Federal 14.1%
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 Tecumseh High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tecumseh Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Carlisle Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Layne Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Donnelsville Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tecumseh High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other 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 (~721 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Tecumseh High School
How many students attend Tecumseh High School?
Tecumseh High School has 721 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Carlisle, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tecumseh High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tecumseh High School is 14.7:1, which is 19% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tecumseh High School?
The largest demographic group at Tecumseh High School is White at 75.6% of enrollment, in New Carlisle, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tecumseh High School?
Tecumseh High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 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 Tecumseh High School rank among public schools in New Carlisle?
By Resource Investment Index, Tecumseh High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in New Carlisle, 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 New Carlisle on the city page.
Is Tecumseh High School a good school?
Tecumseh High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% 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 Tecumseh Local?
Besides Tecumseh High School, Tecumseh Local also operates Tecumseh Middle School (586 students), New Carlisle Elementary School (495 students), and Park Layne Elementary School (420 students). See the Tecumseh Local district page for the complete list.
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