Enrollment
258
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Bucyrus, OH
Wynford High School
Federal NCES profile for Wynford High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390465202586
👥 S:T ratio 26
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wynford High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Bucyrus · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- students per teacher
- 50.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Wynford High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wynford High School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Bucyrus, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.5%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wynford High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wynford High School
Wynford High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Bucyrus, Ohio, enrolling 258 students.
At 18.4:1, 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 is high: 50.5% of students qualify for free meals, 60% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 258 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 214 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #85.
Its student body is predominantly White (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 6/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 258 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Wynford Local spends $11,442 per pupil, 22% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.9% 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 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Bucyrus's high schools, it stands alongside Bucyrus Secondary School (247 students): Wynford High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.4:1 vs 13.7:1).
Wynford Local also operates Wynford Elementary School (569 students) and Wynford Middle School (252 students) alongside Wynford 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 Wynford High School compares
Wynford 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 1% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.5% | ▲ 60% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 258 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
258
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in Ohio - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.2%
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
$11,442
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 258 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 96.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
Asian 1.2%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: White at 96.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.1, Wynford High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wynford Local, which includes Wynford High School.
$11,442
Per student
-22%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.0%
State 42.1%
Federal 18.9%
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 Wynford High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wynford Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wynford Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wynford High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar high schools in Bucyrus
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 (~258 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Wynford High School
How many students attend Wynford High School?
Wynford High School has 258 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bucyrus, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wynford High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wynford High School is 18.4:1, which is 1% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wynford High School?
50.5% of students at Wynford High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wynford High School?
The largest demographic group at Wynford High School is White at 96.9% of enrollment, in Bucyrus, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wynford High School?
Wynford High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wynford High School rank among public schools in Bucyrus?
By Resource Investment Index, Wynford High School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Bucyrus, 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 Bucyrus on the city page.
Is Wynford High School a good school?
Wynford High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools. 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 Wynford Local?
Besides Wynford High School, Wynford Local also operates Wynford Elementary School (569 students) and Wynford Middle School (252 students). See the Wynford Local district page for the complete list.
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