Enrollment
596
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390451102022
👥 S:T ratio 34
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 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 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Wilmington · Resource Index
- 30
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.5%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wilmington High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wilmington High School
Wilmington High School is a mid-sized high school in Wilmington, Ohio, enrolling 596 students.
At 16.6:1, 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 36.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 596 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 647 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #500, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Two or More (10%) (diversity index 36/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 199 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 54.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 126 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 596 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Wilmington's high schools, it stands alongside Laurel Oaks Cdc (710 students): Wilmington High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.6:1 vs 19.2:1).
Wilmington City also operates Roy E Holmes Elementary School (568 students) and Denver Place Elementary School (483 students) alongside Wilmington 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 Wilmington High School compares
Wilmington 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,630
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wilmington City, which includes Wilmington High School.
$13,630
Per student
-7%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.5%
State 35.8%
Federal 13.7%
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 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
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 8/100
- 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.
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 (~596 students)
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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.
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 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Wilmington High School a good school?
Wilmington High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 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.
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