- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Chesterland, OH
West Geauga High School
Federal NCES profile for West Geauga High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390472202808
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Geauga High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Chesterland · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 6.9%
- free-lunch eligible
West Geauga High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Geauga High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Chesterland, OH.
School address
District: West Geauga Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390472202808 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
West Geauga High School held near 660 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.2 → 38.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-33 students YoY 390472202808 · Chesterland, OH High · MID · TRAD
641 enr · 17.3:1 · 6.9% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: West Geauga Middle School (493 students)
West Geauga High School held near 660 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.2 → 38.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
West Geauga High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
West Geauga High School
641 students
- West Geauga Mi
West Geauga Middle School
493 students
- Robert C Linds
Robert C Lindsey Elementary School
468 students
- Westwood Eleme
Westwood Elementary School
367 students
What this shows West Geauga High School reports 641 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Geauga High School compares
West Geauga 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 | 17.3:1 | ▼ 5% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.9% | ▼ 78% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 641 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
641
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 50% in Ohio - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.4%
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
$15,340
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 214 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 89.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.2, West Geauga High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Geauga Local reports $15,340 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Geauga High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Geauga Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert C Lindsey Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westwood Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Geauga High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~641 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Geauga High School
How many students attend West Geauga High School?
West Geauga High School has 641 students enrolled. It is a high school in Chesterland, OH. CCD year-over-year: 693 (2022-23) → 660 (2023-24), nearly flat (-33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Geauga High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Geauga High School is 17.3:1, which is 5% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 10% higher 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 Geauga High School?
6.9% of students at West Geauga High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Geauga High School?
The largest demographic group at West Geauga High School is White at 89.7% of enrollment, in Chesterland, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Geauga High School?
West Geauga High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 West Geauga High School rank among public schools in Chesterland?
By Resource Investment Index, West Geauga High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Chesterland, 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 West Geauga Local?
Besides West Geauga High School, West Geauga Local also operates West Geauga Middle School (493 students), Robert C Lindsey Elementary School (468 students), and Westwood Elementary School (367 students). See the West Geauga Local district page for the complete list.