- Enrollment
- 691
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Zanesville, OH
West Muskingum High School
Federal NCES profile for West Muskingum High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390488803443
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Muskingum High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 5
- high schools in Zanesville · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.6:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 30.9%
- free-lunch eligible
West Muskingum High School has class sizes larger than 84% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Muskingum High School ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Zanesville, OH.
School address
District: West Muskingum Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390488803443 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
West Muskingum High School held near 376 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.8 → 21.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 390488803443 · Zanesville, OH High · SMALL · TRAD
431 enr · 21.6:1 · 30.9% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: West Muskingum Elementary School (691 students)
West Muskingum High School held near 376 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.8 → 21.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
West Muskingum High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Muskingum
West Muskingum Elementary School
691 students
- West Muskingum
West Muskingum Middle School
514 students
- This school
West Muskingum High School
431 students
What this shows West Muskingum High School reports 431 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Muskingum High School compares
West Muskingum 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 | 21.6:1 | ▲ 19% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.9% | ▼ 2% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 431 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
431
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 84% in Ohio - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
38.1%
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
$10,477
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 216 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.9%
Two or More 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
African American 1.9%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: White at 87.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.2, West Muskingum High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Muskingum Local reports $10,477 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Muskingum High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Muskingum Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Muskingum Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Muskingum High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar high schools in Zanesville
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Zanesville High School
Standard public school
689 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Maysville High School
Standard public school
468 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Foxfire High School
Standard public school
239 students 29.9:1 students per teacher
Zanesville Community School
Standard public school
165 students
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 (~431 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Muskingum High School
How many students attend West Muskingum High School?
West Muskingum High School has 431 students enrolled. It is a high school in Zanesville, OH. CCD year-over-year: 369 (2022-23) → 376 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Muskingum High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Muskingum High School is 21.6:1, which is 19% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Muskingum High School?
30.9% of students at West Muskingum High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Muskingum High School?
The largest demographic group at West Muskingum High School is White at 87.9% of enrollment, in Zanesville, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Muskingum High School?
West Muskingum High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Muskingum High School rank among high schools in Zanesville?
By Resource Investment Index, West Muskingum High School ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Zanesville, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Zanesville on the city page.
What other schools are in West Muskingum Local?
Besides West Muskingum High School, West Muskingum Local also operates West Muskingum Elementary School (691 students) and West Muskingum Middle School (514 students). See the West Muskingum Local district page for the complete list.