Enrollment
330
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Chillicothe, OH
Zane Trace High School
Federal NCES profile for Zane Trace High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390495403628
👥 S:T ratio 18
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Zane Trace High School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Ohio schools.
- #4 of 5
- high schools in Chillicothe · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 86.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Zane Trace High School has class sizes larger than 79% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Zane Trace High School ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Chillicothe, OH.
School address
District: Zane Trace Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390495403628 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
86.9%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+175% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Zane Trace High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Zane Trace High School
Zane Trace High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Chillicothe, Ohio, enrolling 330 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 86.9% of students qualify for free meals, 175% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 330 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 31 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #29, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 12/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 330 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Chillicothe's high schools, it stands alongside Chillicothe High School (795 students): Zane Trace High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.6:1 vs 22.7:1).
Zane Trace Local also operates Zane Trace Elementary School (473 students) and Zane Trace Middle School (392 students) alongside Zane Trace 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 Zane Trace High School compares
Zane Trace 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 | 20.6:1 | ▲ 13% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.9% | ▲ 175% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 330 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
330
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
86.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 175% 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
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Ohio - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
32.4%
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
$12,274
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 330 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 93.9%
Two or More 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.7, Zane Trace High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Zane Trace Local, which includes Zane Trace High School.
$12,274
Per student
-16%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.4%
State 39.3%
Federal 11.2%
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 Zane Trace High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zane Trace Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Zane Trace Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Zane Trace High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar high schools in Chillicothe
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Chillicothe High School
Standard public school
795 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
Unioto High School
Standard public school
578 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Huntington High School
Standard public school
300 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Southeastern High School
Standard public school
251 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~330 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Zane Trace High School
How many students attend Zane Trace High School?
Zane Trace High School has 330 students enrolled. It is a high school in Chillicothe, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Zane Trace High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Zane Trace High School is 20.6:1, which is 13% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Zane Trace High School?
86.9% of students at Zane Trace High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Zane Trace High School?
The largest demographic group at Zane Trace High School is White at 93.9% of enrollment, in Chillicothe, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Zane Trace High School?
Zane Trace High School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower 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 Zane Trace High School rank among high schools in Chillicothe?
By Resource Investment Index, Zane Trace High School ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Chillicothe, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Chillicothe on the city page.
Is Zane Trace High School a good school?
Zane Trace High School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of 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 Zane Trace Local?
Besides Zane Trace High School, Zane Trace Local also operates Zane Trace Elementary School (473 students) and Zane Trace Middle School (392 students). See the Zane Trace Local district page for the complete list.
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