- Enrollment
- 1,105
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Toledo, OH
Waite High School
Federal NCES profile for Waite High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390449001838
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waite High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #6 of 10
- high schools in Toledo · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 937
- students enrolled
Waite High School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waite High School ranks #6 of 10 high schools in Toledo, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-58 students YoY
Waite High School shrank from 997 students in 2022-23 to 939 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 70.0 → 72.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-58 students YoY 390449001838 · Toledo, OH High · MID · TRAD
937 enr · 13.4:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Start High School (1,105 students)
Waite High School shrank from 997 students in 2022-23 to 939 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE added 70.0 → 72.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Waite High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Start High Sch
Start High School
1,105 students
- This school
Waite High School
937 students
- Bowsher High S
Bowsher High School
772 students
- Jesup W. Scott
Jesup W. Scott High School
754 students
- Rogers High Sc
Rogers High School
700 students
- Woodward High
Woodward High School
570 students
What this shows Waite High School reports 937 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waite High School compares
Waite 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 26% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 937 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
937
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 16% in Ohio - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
78.4%
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
$20,477
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 312 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
252
in-school suspensions + 196 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 47.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 13 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 34.9%
Hispanic or Latino 27.2%
African American 25.0%
Two or More 12.6%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 34.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.6, Waite High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Toledo City reports $20,477 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waite High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Start High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bowsher High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jesup W. Scott High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rogers High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodward High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waite High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 700
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high schools in Toledo
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Whitmer High School
Standard public school
2,113 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Start High School
Standard public school
1,105 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Bowsher High School
Standard public school
772 students 10:1 students per teacher
Jesup W. Scott High School
Standard public school
754 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Rogers High School
Standard public school
700 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Glass City Academy
Standard public school
414 students 23:1 students per teacher
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 (~937 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waite High School
How many students attend Waite High School?
Waite High School has 937 students enrolled. It is a high school in Toledo, OH. CCD year-over-year: 997 (2022-23) → 939 (2023-24), down 58.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waite High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waite High School is 13.4:1, which is 26% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waite High School?
The largest demographic group at Waite High School is White at 34.9% of enrollment, in Toledo, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waite High School?
Waite High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Waite High School rank among high schools in Toledo?
By Resource Investment Index, Waite High School ranks #6 of 10 high schools in Toledo, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Toledo on the city page.
What other schools are in Toledo City?
Besides Waite High School, Toledo City also operates Start High School (1,105 students), Bowsher High School (772 students), and Jesup W. Scott High School (754 students). See the Toledo City district page for the complete list.