- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Apple Creek, OH
Waynedale High School
Federal NCES profile for Waynedale High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390505804000
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waynedale High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Apple Creek · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 23.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Waynedale High School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waynedale High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Apple Creek, OH.
School address
District: Southeast Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390505804000 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Waynedale High School held near 337 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 23.1 → 23.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 390505804000 · Apple Creek, OH High · SMALL · TRAD
333 enr · 14.5:1 · 23.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Apple Creek Elementary School (459 students)
Waynedale High School held near 337 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 23.1 → 23.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Waynedale High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Apple Creek El
Apple Creek Elementary School
459 students
- This school
Waynedale High School
333 students
- John R Lea Mid
John R Lea Middle School
188 students
- Mount Eaton El 128
Mount Eaton Elementary School
128 students
- Fredericksburg 127
Fredericksburg Elementary School
127 students
- Holmesville El 100
Holmesville Elementary School
100 students
What this shows Waynedale High School reports 333 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waynedale High School compares
Waynedale 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 20% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.0% | ▼ 27% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 333 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
333
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 24% in Ohio - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.2%
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
$16,656
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 333 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 94.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Two or More 1.8%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 94.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.8, Waynedale High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Southeast Local reports $16,656 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waynedale High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Creek Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John R Lea Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mount Eaton Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fredericksburg Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Holmesville Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waynedale High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 128
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 127
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
- Enrollment
- 100
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~333 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waynedale High School
How many students attend Waynedale High School?
Waynedale High School has 333 students enrolled. It is a high school in Apple Creek, OH. CCD year-over-year: 330 (2022-23) → 337 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waynedale High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waynedale High School is 14.5:1, which is 20% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 8% 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 Waynedale High School?
23.0% of students at Waynedale High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waynedale High School?
The largest demographic group at Waynedale High School is White at 94.9% of enrollment, in Apple Creek, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waynedale High School?
Waynedale High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Waynedale High School rank among public schools in Apple Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, Waynedale High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Apple Creek, 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 Southeast Local?
Besides Waynedale High School, Southeast Local also operates Apple Creek Elementary School (459 students), John R Lea Middle School (188 students), and Mount Eaton Elementary School (128 students). See the Southeast Local district page for the complete list.