Enrollment
641
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390472202808
👥 S:T ratio 31
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Chesterland · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.9%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-78% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Geauga High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Geauga High School
West Geauga High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized high school in Chesterland, Ohio, enrolling 641 students.
At 17.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 6.9% free-meal eligibility runs 78% below the Ohio average.
Enrollment of 641 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 387 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #99.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 20 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 214 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
West Geauga Local also operates West Geauga Middle School (493 students) and Robert C Lindsey Elementary School (468 students) alongside West Geauga 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 Geauga High School compares
West Geauga 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,427
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Geauga Local, which includes West Geauga High School.
$14,427
Per student
-2%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.8%
State 23.0%
Federal 7.2%
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 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
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~641 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 57/100 (higher 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 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. See all public schools in Chesterland on the city page.
Is West Geauga High School a good school?
West Geauga High School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 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.
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