- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Van Wert, OH
Van Wert High School
Federal NCES profile for Van Wert High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 391002301888
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Van Wert High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Van Wert · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 59.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Van Wert High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Van Wert High School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Van Wert, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Van Wert High School held near 585 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.3 → 28.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 391002301888 · Van Wert, OH High · MID · TRAD
509 enr · 17.6:1 · 59.2% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Van Wert Elementary School (692 students)
Van Wert High School held near 585 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.3 → 28.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Van Wert High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Van Wert Eleme
Van Wert Elementary School
692 students
- This school
Van Wert High School
509 students
- Van Wert Middl
Van Wert Middle School
399 students
- Van Wert Early
Van Wert Early Childhood Center
343 students
What this shows Van Wert High School reports 509 students on the CCD universe file.
How Van Wert High School compares
Van Wert High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▼ 3% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.2% | ▲ 87% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 509 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
509
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 53% in Ohio - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.3%
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
$13,037
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 170 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 86.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.0, Van Wert High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Van Wert City reports $13,037 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Van Wert High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Van Wert Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Van Wert Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Van Wert Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Van Wert High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar high schools in Van Wert
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~509 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Van Wert High School
How many students attend Van Wert High School?
Van Wert High School has 509 students enrolled. It is a high school in Van Wert, OH. CCD year-over-year: 593 (2022-23) → 585 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Van Wert High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Van Wert High School is 17.6:1, which is 3% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 12% 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 Wert High School?
59.2% of students at Van Wert High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Van Wert High School?
The largest demographic group at Van Wert High School is White at 86.8% of enrollment, in Van Wert, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Van Wert High School?
Van Wert High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Van Wert High School rank among public schools in Van Wert?
By Resource Investment Index, Van Wert High School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Van Wert, 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 Van Wert on the city page.
What other schools are in Van Wert City?
Besides Van Wert High School, Van Wert City also operates Van Wert Elementary School (692 students), Van Wert Middle School (399 students), and Van Wert Early Childhood Center (343 students). See the Van Wert City district page for the complete list.