Enrollment
2,113
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390482303171
👥 S:T ratio 27
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 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 40/100 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
- 40
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
116.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.9%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Whitmer High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Whitmer High School
Whitmer High School is a large high school in Toledo, Ohio, enrolling 2,113 students.
At 18.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 34.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,113 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 35 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #3, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and African American (15%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 60/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 302 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Its district draws 15.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 15 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Toledo's high schools, it stands alongside Start High School (1,105 students): Whitmer High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.2:1 vs 12.6:1).
Washington Local also operates Silver Creek Elementary School (679 students) and Shoreland Elementary School (650 students) alongside Whitmer 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 Whitmer High School compares
Whitmer 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,350
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washington Local, which includes Whitmer High School.
$13,350
Per student
-9%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.7%
State 35.5%
Federal 15.8%
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.
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
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
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 (~2,113 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
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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.
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 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, 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.
Is Whitmer High School a good school?
Whitmer High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio. 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 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.
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