- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Wickliffe, OH
Wickliffe High School
Federal NCES profile for Wickliffe 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 390450801986
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wickliffe High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Wickliffe · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.7:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 25.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Wickliffe High School has class sizes larger than 84% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wickliffe High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Wickliffe, OH.
School address
District: Wickliffe City · Ohio
NCES ID 390450801986 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+200 students YoY
Wickliffe High School grew from 432 students in 2022-23 to 632 in 2023-24 (+46.3%).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+200 students YoY 390450801986 · Wickliffe, OH High · MID · TRAD
586 enr · 21.7:1 · 25.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Wickliffe Elementary School (642 students)
Wickliffe High School grew from 432 students in 2022-23 to 632 in 2023-24 (+46.3%). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Wickliffe High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wickliffe Elem
Wickliffe Elementary School
642 students
- This school
Wickliffe High School
586 students
- Wickliffe Midd
Wickliffe Middle School
377 students
What this shows Wickliffe High School reports 586 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wickliffe High School compares
Wickliffe High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.7:1 | ▲ 19% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.7% | ▼ 19% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 586 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
586
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 84% in Ohio - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
26.6%
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
$14,269
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 293 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.7%
African American 16.6%
Two or More 10.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 67.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.1, Wickliffe High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wickliffe City reports $14,269 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wickliffe High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wickliffe Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wickliffe Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wickliffe High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~586 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wickliffe High School
How many students attend Wickliffe High School?
Wickliffe High School has 586 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wickliffe, OH. CCD year-over-year: 432 (2022-23) → 632 (2023-24), up 200.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wickliffe High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wickliffe High School is 21.7:1, which is 19% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wickliffe High School?
25.7% of students at Wickliffe High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wickliffe High School?
The largest demographic group at Wickliffe High School is White at 67.7% of enrollment, in Wickliffe, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wickliffe High School?
Wickliffe High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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).
How does Wickliffe High School rank among public schools in Wickliffe?
By Resource Investment Index, Wickliffe High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Wickliffe, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Wickliffe City?
Besides Wickliffe High School, Wickliffe City also operates Wickliffe Elementary School (642 students) and Wickliffe Middle School (377 students). See the Wickliffe City district page for the complete list.