- Enrollment
- 749
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Waynesville, OH
Waynesville High School
Federal NCES profile for Waynesville High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390504603956
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waynesville High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Waynesville · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 21.3:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 12.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Waynesville High School has class sizes larger than 83% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waynesville High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Waynesville, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Waynesville High School shrank from 465 students in 2022-23 to 441 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 21.5 → 27.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 390504603956 · Waynesville, OH High · SMALL · TRAD
448 enr · 21.3:1 · 12.5% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Waynesville Elementary School (749 students)
Waynesville High School shrank from 465 students in 2022-23 to 441 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE added 21.5 → 27.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Waynesville High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waynesville El
Waynesville Elementary School
749 students
- This school
Waynesville High School
448 students
- Waynesville Mi
Waynesville Middle School
379 students
What this shows Waynesville High School reports 448 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waynesville High School compares
Waynesville 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 | 21.3:1 | ▲ 17% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.5% | ▼ 60% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 448 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
448
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 83% in Ohio - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
11.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,496
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 224 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 1.1%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 92.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.4, Waynesville High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wayne Local reports $12,496 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waynesville High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waynesville Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waynesville Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waynesville High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~448 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waynesville High School
How many students attend Waynesville High School?
Waynesville High School has 448 students enrolled. It is a high school in Waynesville, OH. CCD year-over-year: 465 (2022-23) → 441 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waynesville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waynesville High School is 21.3:1, which is 17% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Waynesville High School?
12.5% of students at Waynesville High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waynesville High School?
The largest demographic group at Waynesville High School is White at 92.4% of enrollment, in Waynesville, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waynesville High School?
Waynesville High School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Waynesville High School rank among public schools in Waynesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Waynesville High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Waynesville, 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 Wayne Local?
Besides Waynesville High School, Wayne Local also operates Waynesville Elementary School (749 students) and Waynesville Middle School (379 students). See the Wayne Local district page for the complete list.