- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Van Buren, OH
Van Buren High School
Federal NCES profile for Van Buren High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 391000102900
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Van Buren High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Van Buren · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 19.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Van Buren High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Van Buren High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Van Buren, OH.
School address
District: Van Buren Local · Ohio
NCES ID 391000102900 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Van Buren High School shrank from 344 students in 2022-23 to 316 in 2023-24 (-8.1%).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 391000102900 · Van Buren, OH High · SMALL · TRAD
347 enr · 17.4:1 · 19.5% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Van Buren Elementary School (468 students)
Van Buren High School shrank from 344 students in 2022-23 to 316 in 2023-24 (-8.1%). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Van Buren High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Van Buren Elem
Van Buren Elementary School
468 students
- This school
Van Buren High School
347 students
- Van Buren Midd
Van Buren Middle School
237 students
What this shows Van Buren High School reports 347 students on the CCD universe file.
How Van Buren High School compares
Van Buren High School is a shrinking 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 | 17.4:1 | ▼ 4% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.5% | ▼ 38% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 347 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
347
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 52% in Ohio - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,603
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Asian 2.3%
Two or More 1.7%
African American 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 89.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.8, Van Buren High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Van Buren Local reports $14,603 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Van Buren High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Van Buren Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Van Buren Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Van Buren High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~347 students)
Frequently asked questions about Van Buren High School
How many students attend Van Buren High School?
Van Buren High School has 347 students enrolled. It is a high school in Van Buren, OH. CCD year-over-year: 344 (2022-23) → 316 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Van Buren High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Van Buren High School is 17.4:1, which is 4% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 11% 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 Van Buren High School?
19.5% of students at Van Buren High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Van Buren High School?
The largest demographic group at Van Buren High School is White at 89.3% of enrollment, in Van Buren, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Van Buren High School?
Van Buren High School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Van Buren High School rank among public schools in Van Buren?
By Resource Investment Index, Van Buren High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Van Buren, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Van Buren Local?
Besides Van Buren High School, Van Buren Local also operates Van Buren Elementary School (468 students) and Van Buren Middle School (237 students). See the Van Buren Local district page for the complete list.