Enrollment
1,540
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Wadsworth, OH
Wadsworth High School
Federal NCES profile for Wadsworth High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 391002901897
👥 S:T ratio 24
📚 AP courses 80
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wadsworth High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #7 of 9
- public schools in Wadsworth · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- students per teacher
- 12.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Wadsworth High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wadsworth High School ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Wadsworth, OH.
School address
District: Wadsworth City · Ohio
NCES ID 391002901897 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
81.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.6%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wadsworth High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wadsworth High School
Wadsworth High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Wadsworth, Ohio, enrolling 1,540 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 12.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,540 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 126 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #60.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 16 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 308 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Wadsworth City also operates Wadsworth Middle School (606 students) and Central Intermediate School (606 students) alongside Wadsworth 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 Wadsworth High School compares
Wadsworth 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 4% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.6% | ▼ 60% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,540 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,540
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
19:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 66% in Ohio - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.3%
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
$12,033
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 308 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 81 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 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 90.1%
Two or More 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
African American 1.6%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 90.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.5, Wadsworth High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wadsworth City, which includes Wadsworth High School.
$12,033
Per student
-18%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.0%
State 30.3%
Federal 5.7%
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 Wadsworth High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wadsworth Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Overlook Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Isham Memorial Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valley View Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wadsworth High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- 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 (~1,540 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Wadsworth High School
How many students attend Wadsworth High School?
Wadsworth High School has 1,540 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wadsworth, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wadsworth High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wadsworth High School is 19:1, which is 4% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wadsworth High School?
12.6% of students at Wadsworth High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wadsworth High School?
The largest demographic group at Wadsworth High School is White at 90.1% of enrollment, in Wadsworth, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wadsworth High School?
Wadsworth High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Wadsworth High School rank among public schools in Wadsworth?
By Resource Investment Index, Wadsworth High School ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Wadsworth, 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 Wadsworth on the city page.
Is Wadsworth High School a good school?
Wadsworth High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio. 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 Wadsworth City?
Besides Wadsworth High School, Wadsworth City also operates Wadsworth Middle School (606 students), Central Intermediate School (606 students), and Overlook Elementary School (390 students). See the Wadsworth City district page for the complete list.
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