Enrollment
333
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390505804000
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 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 39/100 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
- 39
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.0%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Waynedale High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Waynedale High School
Waynedale High School is a mid-sized high school in Apple Creek, Ohio, enrolling 333 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 333 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 543 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #184.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 10/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 333 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Southeast Local also operates Apple Creek Elementary School (459 students) and John R Lea Middle School (188 students) alongside Waynedale 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 Waynedale High School compares
Waynedale 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,960
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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 94.9%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Southeast Local, which includes Waynedale High School.
$15,960
Per student
+9%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.1%
State 26.5%
Federal 13.4%
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 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
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
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 (~333 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 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 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. See all public schools in Apple Creek on the city page.
Is Waynedale High School a good school?
Waynedale High School earns 39/100 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. 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 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.
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