Enrollment
478
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Millersburg, OH
West Holmes High School
Federal NCES profile for West Holmes High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390476902949
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Holmes High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Millersburg · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 21.1%
- free-lunch eligible
West Holmes High School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Holmes High School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Millersburg, OH.
School address
District: West Holmes Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390476902949 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.1%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Holmes High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Holmes High School
West Holmes High School is a mid-sized high school in Millersburg, Ohio, enrolling 478 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 478 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 748 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #392.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 10/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 239 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 15.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
West Holmes Local also operates West Holmes Middle School (384 students) and Millersburg Elementary School (361 students) alongside West Holmes 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 Holmes High School compares
West Holmes 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 | 14.9:1 | ▼ 18% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.1% | ▼ 33% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 478 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
478
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 28% in Ohio - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.7%
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
$14,721
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 239 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.6 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 94.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Two or More 1.5%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 94.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.0, West Holmes High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Holmes Local, which includes West Holmes High School.
$14,721
Per student
+0%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.0%
State 40.6%
Federal 15.3%
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 Holmes High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Holmes Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Millersburg Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Killbuck Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeville Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nashville Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Holmes High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 100
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 97
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~478 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about West Holmes High School
How many students attend West Holmes High School?
West Holmes High School has 478 students enrolled. It is a high school in Millersburg, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Holmes High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Holmes High School is 14.9:1, which is 18% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 5% 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 Holmes High School?
21.1% of students at West Holmes High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Holmes High School?
The largest demographic group at West Holmes High School is White at 94.8% of enrollment, in Millersburg, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Holmes High School?
West Holmes High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Holmes High School rank among public schools in Millersburg?
By Resource Investment Index, West Holmes High School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Millersburg, 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 Millersburg on the city page.
Is West Holmes High School a good school?
West Holmes High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Ohio schools. It is also less 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 Holmes Local?
Besides West Holmes High School, West Holmes Local also operates West Holmes Middle School (384 students), Millersburg Elementary School (361 students), and Killbuck Elementary School (221 students). See the West Holmes Local district page for the complete list.
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