Enrollment
366
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390462102472
👥 S:T ratio 36
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 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 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in West Liberty · Resource Index
- 35
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Liberty-Salem High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Liberty-Salem High School
West Liberty-Salem High School is a mid-sized high school in West Liberty, Ohio, enrolling 366 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 366 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 12/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 183 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
West Liberty-Salem Local also operates West Liberty-Salem Elementary School (480 students) and West Liberty-Salem Middle School (282 students) alongside West Liberty-Salem 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 Liberty-Salem High School compares
West Liberty-Salem 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,651
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Liberty-Salem Local, which includes West Liberty-Salem High School.
$12,651
Per student
-14%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.5%
State 47.5%
Federal 8.9%
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 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
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
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 (~366 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 35/100 (typical 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 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. See all public schools in West Liberty on the city page.
Is West Liberty-Salem High School a good school?
West Liberty-Salem High School earns 35/100 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 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.
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