- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Wauseon, OH
Wauseon High School
Federal NCES profile for Wauseon High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390456402320
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wauseon High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Ohio schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Wauseon · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 25.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Wauseon High School has class sizes larger than 76% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wauseon High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Wauseon, OH.
School address
District: Wauseon Exempted Village · Ohio
NCES ID 390456402320 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Wauseon High School held near 536 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.6 → 28.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 390456402320 · Wauseon, OH High · MID · TRAD
526 enr · 20.2:1 · 25.7% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Wauseon Primary School (418 students)
Wauseon High School held near 536 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.6 → 28.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Wauseon High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Wauseon High School
526 students
- Wauseon Primar
Wauseon Primary School
418 students
- Wauseon Elemen
Wauseon Elementary School
391 students
- Wauseon Middle
Wauseon Middle School
382 students
What this shows Wauseon High School reports 526 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wauseon High School compares
Wauseon 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 | 20.2:1 | ▲ 11% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.7% | ▼ 19% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 526 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
526
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Ohio - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
28.3%
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
$12,594
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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 263 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.9%
Hispanic or Latino 24.1%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 71.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.4, Wauseon High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wauseon Exempted Village reports $12,594 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wauseon High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wauseon Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wauseon Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wauseon Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wauseon High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~526 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wauseon High School
How many students attend Wauseon High School?
Wauseon High School has 526 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wauseon, OH. CCD year-over-year: 522 (2022-23) → 536 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wauseon High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wauseon High School is 20.2:1, which is 11% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wauseon High School?
25.7% of students at Wauseon High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wauseon High School?
The largest demographic group at Wauseon High School is White at 71.9% of enrollment, in Wauseon, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wauseon High School?
Wauseon High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Wauseon High School rank among public schools in Wauseon?
By Resource Investment Index, Wauseon High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Wauseon, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Wauseon Exempted Village?
Besides Wauseon High School, Wauseon Exempted Village also operates Wauseon Primary School (418 students), Wauseon Elementary School (391 students), and Wauseon Middle School (382 students). See the Wauseon Exempted Village district page for the complete list.