Enrollment
509
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 391002301888
👥 S:T ratio 30
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 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 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Van Wert · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.2%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+87% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Van Wert High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Van Wert High School
Van Wert High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Van Wert, Ohio, enrolling 509 students.
At 17.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 59.2% of students qualify for free meals, 87% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 509 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 220 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #11, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 170 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Van Wert's high schools, it stands alongside Vantage Career Center (489 students): Van Wert High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.6:1 vs 11.6:1).
Van Wert City also operates Van Wert Elementary School (692 students) and Van Wert Middle School (399 students) alongside Van Wert 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 Van Wert High School compares
Van Wert 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,358
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Van Wert City, which includes Van Wert High School.
$12,358
Per student
-16%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.8%
State 47.6%
Federal 9.6%
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 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
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- 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.
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 (~509 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
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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.
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 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Van Wert High School a good school?
Van Wert High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 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.
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