Enrollment
394
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 390516904094
Washington County Cc Barrett Bld — Marietta, OH
Federal NCES profile for Washington County Cc Barrett Bld, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 29/100.
👥 Class size 45
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Washington County Career Center District · Ohio
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
-25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.2%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington County Cc Barrett Bld compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Washington County Cc Barrett Bld reports 394 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 30.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 25% below the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 13% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 40.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 27% above the Ohio average and 22% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 197 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 48.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Washington County Career Center District spends $29,304 per pupil district-wide, above the Ohio average of $16,867 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 44.1% from local sources (property taxes), 45.1% from the state, and 10.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (F), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Washington County Cc Barrett Bld compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Ohio state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 25% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.2% | ▲ 27% | 31.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 394 | top 51% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
40.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 27% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
— 25% below state mean
Top 17% in Ohio — lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
48.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$29,304
per pupil, district-wide
— above Ohio avg of $16,867
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 197 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
66
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 394 Top 51% in Ohio — larger than 49% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 30.0
Students per teacher 13.8:1 -25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 40.2% +27% vs state
NCES ID 390516904094
Student demographics
White 90.9%
Two or More 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 90.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP program Not offered
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 197:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 48.5%
In-school suspensions 66
Out-of-school suspensions 23
Expulsions 7
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washington County Career Center District, which includes Washington County Cc Barrett Bld.
$29,304
Per student
+74%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
+50%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 44.1%
State 45.1%
Federal 10.7%
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.
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Washington County Cc Barrett Bld
How many students attend Washington County Cc Barrett Bld?
Washington County Cc Barrett Bld has 394 students enrolled. It is a high school in Marietta, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington County Cc Barrett Bld?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington County Cc Barrett Bld is 13.8:1, which is 25% lower than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington County Cc Barrett Bld?
40.2% of students at Washington County Cc Barrett Bld are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington County Cc Barrett Bld?
The largest demographic group at Washington County Cc Barrett Bld is White at 90.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Marietta, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington County Cc Barrett Bld?
Washington County Cc Barrett Bld has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (F) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.