- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · West Liberty, OH
West Liberty-Salem High School
Federal NCES profile for West Liberty-Salem High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390462102472
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Liberty-Salem High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in West Liberty · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 366
- students enrolled
West Liberty-Salem High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Liberty-Salem High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in West Liberty, OH.
School address
District: West Liberty-Salem Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390462102472 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
West Liberty-Salem High School held near 354 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.5 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 390462102472 · West Liberty, OH High · SMALL · TRAD
366 enr · 15.9:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: West Liberty-Salem Elementary School (480 students)
West Liberty-Salem High School held near 354 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.5 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
West Liberty-Salem High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Liberty-S
West Liberty-Salem Elementary School
480 students
- This school
West Liberty-Salem High School
366 students
- West Liberty-S
West Liberty-Salem Middle School
282 students
What this shows West Liberty-Salem High School reports 366 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Liberty-Salem High School compares
West Liberty-Salem 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 | 15.9:1 | ▼ 13% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 366 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
366
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 36% in Ohio - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.9%
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
$12,894
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 183 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.7%
Two or More 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 93.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.0, West Liberty-Salem High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Liberty-Salem Local reports $12,894 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Liberty-Salem High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Liberty-Salem Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Liberty-Salem Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Liberty-Salem High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
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 (~366 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Liberty-Salem High School
How many students attend West Liberty-Salem High School?
West Liberty-Salem High School has 366 students enrolled. It is a high school in West Liberty, OH. CCD year-over-year: 365 (2022-23) → 354 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Liberty-Salem High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Liberty-Salem High School is 15.9:1, which is 13% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Liberty-Salem High School?
The largest demographic group at West Liberty-Salem High School is White at 93.7% of enrollment, in West Liberty, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Liberty-Salem High School?
West Liberty-Salem High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Liberty-Salem High School rank among public schools in West Liberty?
By Resource Investment Index, West Liberty-Salem High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in West Liberty, 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 Liberty-Salem Local?
Besides West Liberty-Salem High School, West Liberty-Salem Local also operates West Liberty-Salem Elementary School (480 students) and West Liberty-Salem Middle School (282 students). See the West Liberty-Salem Local district page for the complete list.