Enrollment
262
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 390491503511
Western High School — Latham, OH
Federal NCES profile for Western High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 35/100.
👥 Class size 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Western Local · Ohio
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Western High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Western High School reports 262 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 15.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 4% above the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 20% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 262 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 54.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Western Local spends $21,577 per pupil district-wide, above the Ohio average of $16,867 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 11.3% from local sources (property taxes), 66.9% from the state, and 21.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Western High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Ohio state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▲ 4% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 262 | top 25% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
— 4% above state mean
Top 67% in Ohio — lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
54.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,577
per pupil, district-wide
— above Ohio avg of $16,867
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 262 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 17 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 262 Top 25% in Ohio — larger than 75% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 15.0
Students per teacher 19.1:1 +4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390491503511
Student demographics
White 98.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
Two or More 0.8%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 98.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 262:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 54.6%
In-school suspensions 40
Out-of-school suspensions 39
Expulsions 17
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Western Local, which includes Western High School.
$21,577
Per student
+28%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
+11%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 11.3%
State 66.9%
Federal 21.8%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 253
- Students per teacher
- 34:1
- Enrollment
- 170
- Students per teacher
- 40.3:1
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1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Frequently asked questions about Western High School
How many students attend Western High School?
Western High School has 262 students enrolled. It is a other school in Latham, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Western High School is 19.1:1, which is 4% higher than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Western High School?
The largest demographic group at Western High School is White at 98.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Latham, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Western High School?
Western High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.