- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mowrystown, OH
Whiteoak High School
Federal NCES profile for Whiteoak High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390476102928
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whiteoak High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 64.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 174
- students enrolled
Whiteoak High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Whiteoak High School held near 166 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 11.5 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 390476102928 · Mowrystown, OH High · SMALL · TRAD
174 enr · 15.8:1 · 64.7% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Bright Elementary School (432 students)
Whiteoak High School held near 166 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 11.5 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Whiteoak High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bright Element
Bright Elementary School
432 students
- This school
Whiteoak High School
174 students
- Whiteoak Junio 113
Whiteoak Junior High School
113 students
What this shows Whiteoak High School reports 174 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whiteoak High School compares
Whiteoak 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.7% | ▲ 105% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 174 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
174
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 105% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 35% in Ohio - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.9%
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
$14,609
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 95.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.9, Whiteoak High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bright Local reports $14,609 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Whiteoak High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whiteoak Junior High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whiteoak High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 113
- Students per teacher
- 28.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~174 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Whiteoak High School
How many students attend Whiteoak High School?
Whiteoak High School has 174 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mowrystown, OH. CCD year-over-year: 173 (2022-23) → 166 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whiteoak High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whiteoak High School is 15.8:1, 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 percentage of students receive free lunch at Whiteoak High School?
64.7% of students at Whiteoak High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whiteoak High School?
The largest demographic group at Whiteoak High School is White at 95.4% of enrollment, in Mowrystown, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whiteoak High School?
Whiteoak High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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).
What other schools are in Bright Local?
Besides Whiteoak High School, Bright Local also operates Bright Elementary School (432 students) and Whiteoak Junior High School (113 students). See the Bright Local district page for the complete list.