- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Toledo, OH
Whitmer High School
Federal NCES profile for Whitmer High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390482303171
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whitmer High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #3 of 10
- high schools in Toledo · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- students per teacher
- 34.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Whitmer High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whitmer High School ranks #3 of 10 high schools in Toledo, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Whitmer High School held near 2,229 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 116.9 → 109.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 390482303171 · Toledo, OH High · LARGE · TRAD
2,113 enr · 18.2:1 · 34.9% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Silver Creek Elementary School (679 students)
Whitmer High School held near 2,229 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 116.9 → 109.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Whitmer High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Whitmer High School
2,113 students
- Silver Creek E 679
Silver Creek Elementary School
679 students
- Shoreland Elem 650
Shoreland Elementary School
650 students
- Greenwood Elem 511
Greenwood Elementary School
511 students
- Meadowvale Ele 510
Meadowvale Elementary School
510 students
- Washington Jun 504
Washington Junior High School
504 students
What this shows Whitmer High School reports 2,113 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whitmer High School compares
Whitmer 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 | 18.2:1 | ▼ 0% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.9% | ▲ 10% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,113 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,113
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 59% in Ohio - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$14,277
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 302 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 199 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 15 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 59.1%
African American 14.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%
Two or More 11.5%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 59.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.7, Whitmer High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Washington Local reports $14,277 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Whitmer High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Creek Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shoreland Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greenwood Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadowvale Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whitmer High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar high schools in Toledo
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Start High School
Standard public school
1,105 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Waite High School
Standard public school
937 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Bowsher High School
Standard public school
772 students 10:1 students per teacher
Jesup W. Scott High School
Standard public school
754 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Rogers High School
Standard public school
700 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Glass City Academy
Standard public school
414 students 23:1 students per teacher
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 (~2,113 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Whitmer High School
How many students attend Whitmer High School?
Whitmer High School has 2,113 students enrolled. It is a high school in Toledo, OH. CCD year-over-year: 2,247 (2022-23) → 2,229 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitmer High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitmer High School is 18.2:1, which is 0% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Whitmer High School?
34.9% of students at Whitmer High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whitmer High School?
The largest demographic group at Whitmer High School is White at 59.1% of enrollment, in Toledo, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whitmer High School?
Whitmer High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Whitmer High School rank among high schools in Toledo?
By Resource Investment Index, Whitmer High School ranks #3 of 10 high schools in Toledo, 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 Toledo on the city page.
What other schools are in Washington Local?
Besides Whitmer High School, Washington Local also operates Silver Creek Elementary School (679 students), Shoreland Elementary School (650 students), and Greenwood Elementary School (511 students). See the Washington Local district page for the complete list.