Enrollment
355
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Wooster, OH
Triway High School
Federal NCES profile for Triway High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390505904003
👥 S:T ratio 49
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Triway High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 10
- public schools in Wooster · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 20.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Triway High School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Triway High School ranks #1 of 10 public schools in Wooster, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.6%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Triway High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Triway High School
Triway High School is a mid-sized high school in Wooster, Ohio, enrolling 355 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.7:1, Triway High School is leaner than roughly 87% of Ohio schools and 30% under the state's 18.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 355 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 566 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #59, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 12/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 178 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Triway Local also operates Triway Middle School (364 students) and Wooster Twp Elementary School (352 students) alongside Triway 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 Triway High School compares
Triway 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 30% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.6% | ▼ 35% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 355 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
355
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 30% 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
27.0%
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
$15,117
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 178 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 93.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 93.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.9, Triway High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Triway Local, which includes Triway High School.
$15,117
Per student
+3%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.9%
State 27.1%
Federal 10.0%
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 Triway High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triway Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wooster Twp Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shreve Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Triway High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~355 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Triway High School
How many students attend Triway High School?
Triway High School has 355 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wooster, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Triway High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Triway High School is 12.7:1, which is 30% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 19% 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 Triway High School?
20.6% of students at Triway High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Triway High School?
The largest demographic group at Triway High School is White at 93.8% of enrollment, in Wooster, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Triway High School?
Triway High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Triway High School rank among public schools in Wooster?
By Resource Investment Index, Triway High School ranks #1 of 10 public schools in Wooster, 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 Wooster on the city page.
Is Triway High School a good school?
Triway High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% 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 Triway Local?
Besides Triway High School, Triway Local also operates Triway Middle School (364 students), Wooster Twp Elementary School (352 students), and Shreve Elementary School (317 students). See the Triway Local district page for the complete list.
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