Enrollment
846
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · West Carrollton, OH
West Carrollton High School
Federal NCES profile for West Carrollton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390450501969
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Carrollton High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in West Carrollton · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 45.6%
- free-lunch eligible
West Carrollton High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Carrollton High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in West Carrollton, OH.
School address
District: West Carrollton City · Ohio
NCES ID 390450501969 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.6%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Carrollton High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Carrollton High School
West Carrollton High School is a large high school in West Carrollton, Ohio, enrolling 846 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 45.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 91% of state schools at 846 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 262 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #24, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and African American (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 58/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 212 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
West Carrollton City also operates West Carrollton Early Childhood Center (657 students) and Harold Schnell Elementary School (504 students) alongside West Carrollton 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 West Carrollton High School compares
West Carrollton 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 | 15.4:1 | ▼ 15% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.6% | ▲ 44% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 846 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
846
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 31% in Ohio - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.4%
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
$15,699
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 212 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 87 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 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 59.3%
African American 23.0%
Two or More 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 59.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.2, West Carrollton High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Carrollton City, which includes West Carrollton High School.
$15,699
Per student
+7%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.3%
State 40.5%
Federal 17.1%
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 West Carrollton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Carrollton Early Childhood Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harold Schnell Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Carrollton Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Carrollton Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harry Russell Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Carrollton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 231
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~846 students)
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Frequently asked questions about West Carrollton High School
How many students attend West Carrollton High School?
West Carrollton High School has 846 students enrolled. It is a high school in West Carrollton, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Carrollton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Carrollton High School is 15.4:1, which is 15% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 2% 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 West Carrollton High School?
45.6% of students at West Carrollton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Carrollton High School?
The largest demographic group at West Carrollton High School is White at 59.3% of enrollment, in West Carrollton, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Carrollton High School?
West Carrollton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Carrollton High School rank among public schools in West Carrollton?
By Resource Investment Index, West Carrollton High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in West Carrollton, 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 West Carrollton on the city page.
Is West Carrollton High School a good school?
West Carrollton High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more 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 West Carrollton City?
Besides West Carrollton High School, West Carrollton City also operates West Carrollton Early Childhood Center (657 students), Harold Schnell Elementary School (504 students), and West Carrollton Middle School (479 students). See the West Carrollton City district page for the complete list.
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