- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 8/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Wilmington, OH
Wilmington High School
Federal NCES profile for Wilmington High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390451102022
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilmington High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Wilmington · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 36.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Wilmington High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilmington High School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Wilmington, OH.
School address
District: Wilmington City · Ohio
NCES ID 390451102022 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Wilmington High School shrank from 663 students in 2022-23 to 622 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 36.4 → 30.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 390451102022 · Wilmington, OH High · MID · TRAD
596 enr · 16.6:1 · 36.5% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Roy E Holmes Elementary School (568 students)
Wilmington High School shrank from 663 students in 2022-23 to 622 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE lost 36.4 → 30.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Wilmington High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Wilmington High School
596 students
- Roy E Holmes E
Roy E Holmes Elementary School
568 students
- Denver Place E
Denver Place Elementary School
483 students
- Rodger O. Borr
Rodger O. Borror Middle School
451 students
- East End Eleme 77
East End Elementary School
77 students
What this shows Wilmington High School reports 596 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wilmington High School compares
Wilmington High School is a shrinking 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 | 16.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.5% | ▲ 16% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 596 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
596
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 43% in Ohio - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
54.5%
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
$13,856
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 199 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
86
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 79.0%
Two or More 10.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
African American 2.3%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 79.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.8, Wilmington High School is about as mixed as the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
District finance for Wilmington City reports $13,856 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wilmington High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roy E Holmes Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Denver Place Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rodger O. Borror Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East End Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wilmington High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 77
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high schools in Wilmington
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~596 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Wilmington High School
How many students attend Wilmington High School?
Wilmington High School has 596 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wilmington, OH. CCD year-over-year: 663 (2022-23) → 622 (2023-24), down 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilmington High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilmington High School is 16.6:1, which is 9% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 6% 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 Wilmington High School?
36.5% of students at Wilmington High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilmington High School?
The largest demographic group at Wilmington High School is White at 79.0% of enrollment, in Wilmington, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilmington High School?
Wilmington High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Wilmington High School rank among public schools in Wilmington?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilmington High School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Wilmington, 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 Wilmington on the city page.
What other schools are in Wilmington City?
Besides Wilmington High School, Wilmington City also operates Roy E Holmes Elementary School (568 students), Denver Place Elementary School (483 students), and Rodger O. Borror Middle School (451 students). See the Wilmington City district page for the complete list.