- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · West Jefferson, OH
West Jefferson High School
Federal NCES profile for West Jefferson High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390482503176
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Jefferson High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 81% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in West Jefferson · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.9:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 57.4%
- free-lunch eligible
West Jefferson High School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Jefferson High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in West Jefferson, OH.
School address
District: Jefferson Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390482503176 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
West Jefferson High School shrank from 296 students in 2022-23 to 274 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 390482503176 · West Jefferson, OH High · SMALL · TRAD
279 enr · 13.9:1 · 57.4% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Norwood Elementary School (445 students)
West Jefferson High School shrank from 296 students in 2022-23 to 274 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
West Jefferson High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Norwood Elemen
Norwood Elementary School
445 students
- This school
West Jefferson High School
279 students
- West Jefferson
West Jefferson Middle School
252 students
What this shows West Jefferson High School reports 279 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Jefferson High School compares
West Jefferson High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 24% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.4% | ▲ 82% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 279 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
279
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 19% in Ohio - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.5%
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
$17,182
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 279 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 94.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Two or More 1.1%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 94.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.3, West Jefferson High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Jefferson Local reports $17,182 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Jefferson High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwood Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Jefferson Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Jefferson High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~279 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Jefferson High School
How many students attend West Jefferson High School?
West Jefferson High School has 279 students enrolled. It is a high school in West Jefferson, OH. CCD year-over-year: 296 (2022-23) → 274 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Jefferson High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Jefferson High School is 13.9:1, which is 24% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 11% 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 Jefferson High School?
57.4% of students at West Jefferson High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Jefferson High School?
The largest demographic group at West Jefferson High School is White at 94.6% of enrollment, in West Jefferson, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Jefferson High School?
West Jefferson High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Jefferson High School rank among public schools in West Jefferson?
By Resource Investment Index, West Jefferson High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in West Jefferson, 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 Jefferson Local?
Besides West Jefferson High School, Jefferson Local also operates Norwood Elementary School (445 students) and West Jefferson Middle School (252 students). See the Jefferson Local district page for the complete list.