- Enrollment
- 900
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Massillon, OH
Washington High School
Federal NCES profile for Washington High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390443501286
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #4 of 5
- high schools in Massillon · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 1,211
- students enrolled
Washington High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington High School ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Massillon, OH.
School address
District: Massillon City · Ohio
NCES ID 390443501286 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+51 students YoY
Washington High School held near 1,230 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+51 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 68.8 → 76.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+51 students YoY 390443501286 · Massillon, OH High · MID · TRAD
1,211 enr · 17.8:1 · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Massillon Intermediate School (900 students)
Washington High School held near 1,230 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+51 headcount). Teacher FTE added 68.8 → 76.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Washington High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Washington High School
1,211 students
- Massillon Inte
Massillon Intermediate School
900 students
- Massillon Juni
Massillon Junior High School
607 students
- Franklin Eleme 480
Franklin Elementary School
480 students
- Whittier Eleme 366
Whittier Elementary School
366 students
- Gorrell Elemen 338
Gorrell Elementary School
338 students
What this shows Washington High School reports 1,211 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington High School compares
Washington 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 | 17.8:1 | ▼ 2% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,211 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,211
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 55% in Ohio - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
53.3%
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
$14,215
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 303 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
204
in-school suspensions + 170 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 63.9%
Two or More 13.6%
African American 13.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 63.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.9, Washington High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Massillon City reports $14,215 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Washington High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massillon Intermediate School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Massillon Junior High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whittier Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gorrell Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar high schools in Massillon
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Jackson High School
Standard public school
1,881 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Perry High School
Standard public school
1,456 students 18:1 students per teacher
R G Drage Career Technical Ctr
Vocational / career-technical school
736 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Tuslaw High School
Standard public school
368 students 17.5:1 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 (~1,211 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington High School
How many students attend Washington High School?
Washington High School has 1,211 students enrolled. It is a high school in Massillon, OH. CCD year-over-year: 1,179 (2022-23) → 1,230 (2023-24), nearly flat (+51).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington High School is 17.8:1, which is 2% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 13% higher 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 Washington High School?
The largest demographic group at Washington High School is White at 63.9% of enrollment, in Massillon, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington High School?
Washington High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Washington High School rank among high schools in Massillon?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington High School ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Massillon, 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 Massillon on the city page.
What other schools are in Massillon City?
Besides Washington High School, Massillon City also operates Massillon Intermediate School (900 students), Massillon Junior High School (607 students), and Franklin Elementary School (480 students). See the Massillon City district page for the complete list.