Enrollment
448
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390504603956
👥 S:T ratio 15
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Waynesville · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.5%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Waynesville High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Waynesville High School
Waynesville High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized high school in Waynesville, Ohio, enrolling 448 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 12.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 448 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 90% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 532 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #64.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 224 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
11.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Wayne Local spends $10,899 per pupil, 26% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Wayne Local also operates Waynesville Elementary School (749 students) and Waynesville Middle School (379 students) alongside Waynesville 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 Waynesville High School compares
Waynesville 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,899
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wayne Local, which includes Waynesville High School.
$10,899
Per student
-26%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.7%
State 27.6%
Federal 10.7%
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 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
- 749
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~448 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 44/100 (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 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. See all public schools in Waynesville on the city page.
Is Waynesville High School a good school?
Waynesville High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% 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 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.
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