Enrollment
435
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390491403506
👥 S:T ratio 54
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 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 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Waverly · Resource Index
- 39
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.9%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Waverly High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Waverly High School
Waverly High School is a mid-sized high school in Waverly, Ohio, enrolling 435 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.4:1, Waverly High School is leaner than roughly 92% of Ohio schools and 37% under the state's 18.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 32.9% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 435 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 714 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #190.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 12/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 218 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 54.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 125 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 435 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Waverly City also operates Waverly Primary School (415 students) and Waverly Junior High School (383 students) alongside Waverly 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 Waverly High School compares
Waverly 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,178
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Waverly City, which includes Waverly High School.
$14,178
Per student
-3%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.3%
State 54.7%
Federal 18.0%
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 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
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~435 students)
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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.
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 39/100 (typical 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 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. See all public schools in Waverly on the city page.
Is Waverly High School a good school?
Waverly High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Ohio schools. 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 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.
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