Enrollment
1,712
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Worthington, OH
Thomas Worthington High School
Federal NCES profile for Thomas Worthington High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390451302039
👥 S:T ratio 34
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas Worthington High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #4 of 10
- public schools in Worthington · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 20.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas Worthington High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Worthington High School ranks #4 of 10 public schools in Worthington, OH.
School address
District: Worthington City · Ohio
NCES ID 390451302039 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
104.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.7%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Thomas Worthington High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Thomas Worthington High School
Thomas Worthington High School is a large high school in Worthington, Ohio, enrolling 1,712 students.
At 16.5:1, 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 20.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,712 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 108 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #26.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and African American (16%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 55/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 22 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 298 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Worthington City also operates Worthington Kilbourne High School (1,623 students) and Worthingway Middle School (640 students) alongside Thomas Worthington 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 Thomas Worthington High School compares
Thomas Worthington 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 | 16.5:1 | ▼ 9% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.7% | ▼ 34% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,712 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,712
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 42% in Ohio - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.3%
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
$14,905
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.8 FTE
Per 298 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
129
in-school suspensions + 128 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 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 63.6%
African American 16.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Two or More 7.8%
Asian 3.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 63.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, Thomas Worthington High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Worthington City, which includes Thomas Worthington High School.
$14,905
Per student
+2%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.7%
State 17.0%
Federal 7.3%
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 Thomas Worthington High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worthington Kilbourne High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Worthingway Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mccord Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Worthington Estates Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Worthington Hills Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas Worthington High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,623
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~1,712 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Thomas Worthington High School
How many students attend Thomas Worthington High School?
Thomas Worthington High School has 1,712 students enrolled. It is a high school in Worthington, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Worthington High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Worthington High School is 16.5:1, which is 9% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 5% 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 Thomas Worthington High School?
20.7% of students at Thomas Worthington High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas Worthington High School?
The largest demographic group at Thomas Worthington High School is White at 63.6% of enrollment, in Worthington, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas Worthington High School?
Thomas Worthington High School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Thomas Worthington High School rank among public schools in Worthington?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Worthington High School ranks #4 of 10 public schools in Worthington, 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 Worthington on the city page.
Is Thomas Worthington High School a good school?
Thomas Worthington High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio. 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 Worthington City?
Besides Thomas Worthington High School, Worthington City also operates Worthington Kilbourne High School (1,623 students), Worthingway Middle School (640 students), and Mccord Middle School (636 students). See the Worthington City district page for the complete list.
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