Enrollment
546
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 391002402313
👥 S:T ratio 19
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Ohio schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Upper Sandusky · Resource Index
- 25
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.2:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.4%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Upper Sandusky High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Upper Sandusky High School
Upper Sandusky High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized high school in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, enrolling 546 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 17.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 546 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 686 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #635, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 273 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Upper Sandusky Exempted Village also operates Upper Sandusky Middle School (503 students) and Union Elementary School (265 students) alongside Upper Sandusky 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 Upper Sandusky High School compares
Upper Sandusky 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,441
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Upper Sandusky Exempted Village, which includes Upper Sandusky High School.
$13,441
Per student
-8%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.8%
State 37.6%
Federal 10.6%
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 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
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- 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
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 (~546 students)
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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.
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 25/100 (lower 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 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.
Is Upper Sandusky High School a good school?
Upper Sandusky High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% 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 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.
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