- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Upper Sandusky, OH
Upper Sandusky High School
Federal NCES profile for Upper Sandusky High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 391002402313
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Upper Sandusky High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Ohio schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Upper Sandusky · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 17.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Upper Sandusky High School has class sizes larger than 76% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Upper Sandusky High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Upper Sandusky, OH.
School address
District: Upper Sandusky Exempted Village · Ohio
NCES ID 391002402313 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
Upper Sandusky High School grew from 540 students in 2022-23 to 577 in 2023-24 (+6.9%).
Teacher FTE added 27.4 → 29.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+37 students YoY 391002402313 · Upper Sandusky, OH High · MID · TRAD
546 enr · 20.2:1 · 17.4% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Upper Sandusky Middle School (503 students)
Upper Sandusky High School grew from 540 students in 2022-23 to 577 in 2023-24 (+6.9%). Teacher FTE added 27.4 → 29.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Upper Sandusky High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Upper Sandusky High School
546 students
- Upper Sandusky
Upper Sandusky Middle School
503 students
- Union Elementa
Union Elementary School
265 students
- South Elementa 129
South Elementary School
129 students
- East Elementar 117
East Elementary School
117 students
What this shows Upper Sandusky High School reports 546 students on the CCD universe file.
How Upper Sandusky High School compares
Upper Sandusky High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.2:1 | ▲ 11% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.4% | ▼ 45% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 546 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
546
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Ohio - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
32.6%
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
$14,286
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 273 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 90.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 90.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.6, Upper Sandusky High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Upper Sandusky Exempted Village reports $14,286 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Upper Sandusky High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Sandusky Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Union Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Upper Sandusky High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 129
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 117
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~546 students)
Frequently asked questions about Upper Sandusky High School
How many students attend Upper Sandusky High School?
Upper Sandusky High School has 546 students enrolled. It is a high school in Upper Sandusky, OH. CCD year-over-year: 540 (2022-23) → 577 (2023-24), up 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Upper Sandusky High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Upper Sandusky High School is 20.2:1, which is 11% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Upper Sandusky High School?
17.4% of students at Upper Sandusky High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Upper Sandusky High School?
The largest demographic group at Upper Sandusky High School is White at 90.5% of enrollment, in Upper Sandusky, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Upper Sandusky High School?
Upper Sandusky High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Upper Sandusky High School rank among public schools in Upper Sandusky?
By Resource Investment Index, Upper Sandusky High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Upper Sandusky, 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 Upper Sandusky on the city page.
What other schools are in Upper Sandusky Exempted Village?
Besides Upper Sandusky High School, Upper Sandusky Exempted Village also operates Upper Sandusky Middle School (503 students), Union Elementary School (265 students), and South Elementary School (129 students). See the Upper Sandusky Exempted Village district page for the complete list.