Enrollment
1,772
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Huber Heights, OH
Wayne High School
Federal NCES profile for Wayne High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390487503395
👥 S:T ratio 20
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wayne High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Huber Heights · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 43.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Wayne High School has class sizes larger than 76% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wayne High School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Huber Heights, OH.
School address
District: Huber Heights City · Ohio
NCES ID 390487503395 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
88.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.4%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wayne High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wayne High School
Wayne High School is a large high school in Huber Heights, Ohio, enrolling 1,772 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 43.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,772 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 42 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #22.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and African American (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 354 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 380 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,772 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Huber Heights City also operates Weisenborn Junior High (845 students) and Wright Brothers Elementary School (659 students) alongside Wayne 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 Wayne High School compares
Wayne 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 | 20.1:1 | ▲ 10% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.4% | ▲ 37% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,772 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,772
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 10% 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
46.8%
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
$13,685
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 354 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
213
in-school suspensions + 167 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 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 50.1%
African American 28.3%
Two or More 12.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 50.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.8, Wayne High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Huber Heights City, which includes Wayne High School.
$13,685
Per student
-7%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.3%
State 43.2%
Federal 10.5%
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 Wayne High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weisenborn Junior High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wright Brothers Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rushmore Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charles Huber Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monticello Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wayne High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~1,772 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Wayne High School
How many students attend Wayne High School?
Wayne High School has 1,772 students enrolled. It is a high school in Huber Heights, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wayne High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wayne High School is 20.1:1, which is 10% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wayne High School?
43.4% of students at Wayne High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wayne High School?
The largest demographic group at Wayne High School is White at 50.1% of enrollment, in Huber Heights, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wayne High School?
Wayne High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Wayne High School rank among public schools in Huber Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Wayne High School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Huber Heights, 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 Huber Heights on the city page.
Is Wayne High School a good school?
Wayne High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio. 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 Huber Heights City?
Besides Wayne High School, Huber Heights City also operates Weisenborn Junior High (845 students), Wright Brothers Elementary School (659 students), and Rushmore Elementary School (621 students). See the Huber Heights City district page for the complete list.
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