- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Waverly, OH
Waverly High School
Federal NCES profile for Waverly High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390491403506
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waverly High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Waverly · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 32.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Waverly High School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waverly High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Waverly, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Waverly High School shrank from 483 students in 2022-23 to 452 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 390491403506 · Waverly, OH High · SMALL · TRAD
435 enr · 11.4:1 · 32.9% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Waverly Primary School (415 students)
Waverly High School shrank from 483 students in 2022-23 to 452 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Waverly High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Waverly High School
435 students
- Waverly Primar
Waverly Primary School
415 students
- Waverly Junior
Waverly Junior High School
383 students
- Waverly Interm
Waverly Intermediate School
374 students
What this shows Waverly High School reports 435 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waverly High School compares
Waverly 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 37% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.9% | ▲ 4% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 435 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
435
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 8% in Ohio - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
54.9%
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
$15,588
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 218 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
85
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 94.0%
African American 2.3%
Two or More 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 94.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.5, Waverly High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Waverly City reports $15,588 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waverly High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waverly Primary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waverly Junior High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waverly Intermediate School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waverly High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~435 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waverly High School
How many students attend Waverly High School?
Waverly High School has 435 students enrolled. It is a high school in Waverly, OH. CCD year-over-year: 483 (2022-23) → 452 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waverly High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waverly High School is 11.4:1, which is 37% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 27% lower 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 Waverly High School?
32.9% of students at Waverly High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waverly High School?
The largest demographic group at Waverly High School is White at 94.0% of enrollment, in Waverly, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waverly High School?
Waverly High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Waverly High School rank among public schools in Waverly?
By Resource Investment Index, Waverly High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Waverly, 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 Waverly City?
Besides Waverly High School, Waverly City also operates Waverly Primary School (415 students), Waverly Junior High School (383 students), and Waverly Intermediate School (374 students). See the Waverly City district page for the complete list.