Enrollment
291
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Collins, OH
Western Reserve High School
Federal NCES profile for Western Reserve 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 390477402961
👥 S:T ratio 22
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Western Reserve High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Collins · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 63.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Western Reserve High School has class sizes larger than 70% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Western Reserve High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Collins, OH.
School address
District: Western Reserve Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390477402961 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.7%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+102% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Western Reserve High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Western Reserve High School
Western Reserve High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Collins, Ohio, enrolling 291 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 63.7% of students qualify for free meals, 102% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 291 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 138 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #17.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 7/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 146 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Western Reserve Local also operates Western Reserve Elementary School (460 students) and Western Reserve Middle School (193 students) alongside Western Reserve 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 Western Reserve High School compares
Western Reserve 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 | 19.4:1 | ▲ 7% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.7% | ▲ 102% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 291 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
291
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 102% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Ohio - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.7%
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
$14,667
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 146 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.8 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 96.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
Two or More 1.7%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 96.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.4, Western Reserve High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Western Reserve Local, which includes Western Reserve High School.
$14,667
Per student
+0%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.6%
State 46.4%
Federal 12.0%
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 Western Reserve High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Reserve Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western Reserve Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Western Reserve High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 193
- Students per teacher
- 27.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~291 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Western Reserve High School
How many students attend Western Reserve High School?
Western Reserve High School has 291 students enrolled. It is a high school in Collins, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Reserve High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Western Reserve High School is 19.4:1, which is 7% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Western Reserve High School?
63.7% of students at Western Reserve High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Western Reserve High School?
The largest demographic group at Western Reserve High School is White at 96.2% of enrollment, in Collins, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Western Reserve High School?
Western Reserve High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Western Reserve High School rank among public schools in Collins?
By Resource Investment Index, Western Reserve High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Collins, 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 Collins on the city page.
Is Western Reserve High School a good school?
Western Reserve High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Western Reserve Local?
Besides Western Reserve High School, Western Reserve Local also operates Western Reserve Elementary School (460 students) and Western Reserve Middle School (193 students). See the Western Reserve Local district page for the complete list.
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