Enrollment
431
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390488803443
👥 S:T ratio 14
📚 AP courses 40
🌟 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 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 5
- high schools in Zanesville · Resource Index
- 37
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.9%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Muskingum High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Muskingum High School
West Muskingum High School is a mid-sized high school in Zanesville, Ohio, enrolling 431 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 30.9% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 431 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 733 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #473.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 8 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 216 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding West Muskingum Local spends $10,054 per pupil, 31% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Zanesville's high schools, it stands alongside Zanesville High School (689 students): West Muskingum High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.6:1 vs 20.3:1).
West Muskingum Local also operates West Muskingum Elementary School (691 students) and West Muskingum Middle School (514 students) alongside West Muskingum 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 Muskingum High School compares
West Muskingum 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,054
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Muskingum Local, which includes West Muskingum High School.
$10,054
Per student
-31%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.6%
State 30.2%
Federal 12.2%
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 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
- 691
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
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 (~431 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.6:1)
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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.
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 37/100 (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 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.
Is West Muskingum High School a good school?
West Muskingum High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of 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 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.
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