Enrollment
522
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Washington Court House, OH
Washington High School
Federal NCES profile for Washington High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 391001101937
👥 S:T ratio 37
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Washington Court House · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 44.1%
- free-lunch eligible
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 4 public schools in Washington Court House, OH.
School address
District: Washington Court House City · Ohio
NCES ID 391001101937 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.1%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington High School
Washington High School is a mid-sized high school in Washington Court House, Ohio, enrolling 522 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 44.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 522 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 539 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #421, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 261 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 55.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Washington Court House's high schools, it stands alongside Miami Trace High School (747 students): Washington High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.8:1 vs 21.3:1).
Washington Court House City also operates Cherry Hill Primary (503 students) and Washington Middle School (405 students) alongside Washington 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 Washington High School compares
Washington 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.1% | ▲ 40% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 522 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
522
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 35% in Ohio - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
55.4%
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
$12,682
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 261 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.1 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 81.8%
Two or More 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
African American 4.8%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 81.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.0, Washington High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washington Court House City, which includes Washington High School.
$12,682
Per student
-13%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.9%
State 51.1%
Federal 20.0%
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 Washington High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Hill Primary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Belle Aire Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar high schools in Washington Court House
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 (~522 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Washington High School
How many students attend Washington High School?
Washington High School has 522 students enrolled. It is a high school in Washington Court House, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington High School is 15.8:1, which is 13% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 1% 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 Washington High School?
44.1% of students at Washington High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington High School?
The largest demographic group at Washington High School is White at 81.8% of enrollment, in Washington Court House, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington High School?
Washington High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Washington High School rank among public schools in Washington Court House?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Washington Court House, 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 Washington Court House on the city page.
Is Washington High School a good school?
Washington High School earns 29/100 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 Washington Court House City?
Besides Washington High School, Washington Court House City also operates Cherry Hill Primary (503 students), Washington Middle School (405 students), and Belle Aire Intermediate (395 students). See the Washington Court House City district page for the complete list.
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