- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wooster, OH
Wooster High School
Federal NCES profile for Wooster High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 391003202033
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wooster High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Wooster · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- students per teacher
- 35.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Wooster High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wooster High School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Wooster, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-62 students YoY
Wooster High School shrank from 1,227 students in 2022-23 to 1,165 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 64.6 → 60.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-62 students YoY 391003202033 · Wooster, OH Other · MID · TRAD
1,182 enr · 18.5:1 · 35.4% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Edgewood Middle School (704 students)
Wooster High School shrank from 1,227 students in 2022-23 to 1,165 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 64.6 → 60.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Wooster High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Wooster High School
1,182 students
- Edgewood Middl
Edgewood Middle School
704 students
- Cornerstone El 347
Cornerstone Elementary School
347 students
- Kean Elementar 313
Kean Elementary School
313 students
- Parkview Eleme 264
Parkview Elementary School
264 students
- Melrose Elemen 251
Melrose Elementary School
251 students
What this shows Wooster High School reports 1,182 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wooster High School compares
Wooster 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 2% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.4% | ▲ 12% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,182 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,182
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Ohio - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.8%
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
$15,952
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 236 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.3%
Two or More 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
African American 3.1%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 83.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.7, Wooster High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wooster City reports $15,952 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wooster High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewood Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cornerstone Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kean Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkview Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Melrose Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wooster High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Wooster
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~1,182 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wooster High School
How many students attend Wooster High School?
Wooster High School has 1,182 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wooster, OH. CCD year-over-year: 1,227 (2022-23) → 1,165 (2023-24), down 62.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wooster High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wooster High School is 18.5:1, which is 2% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wooster High School?
35.4% of students at Wooster High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wooster High School?
The largest demographic group at Wooster High School is White at 83.3% of enrollment, in Wooster, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wooster High School?
Wooster High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Wooster High School rank among schools in Wooster?
By Resource Investment Index, Wooster High School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Wooster, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wooster on the city page.
What other schools are in Wooster City?
Besides Wooster High School, Wooster City also operates Edgewood Middle School (704 students), Cornerstone Elementary School (347 students), and Kean Elementary School (313 students). See the Wooster City district page for the complete list.