At a glance
Reported students
1,540
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
80.37
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Ohio high enrollment
93rd percentile
Compared with 925 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
330.5
Wadsworth High School: 1,540 reported students.
State peer staffing position
78th percentile
19.2:1 reported; state peer median 15.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,488
- Teachers (FTE)
- 80.28
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.5:1
What the reported data says about Wadsworth High School
Wadsworth High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Wadsworth. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Wadsworth City. NCES reports 1,540 students for 2024–25.
Among 925 high schools in Ohio with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 415 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 93rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.2:1, above the Ohio median of 15.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (90.1%) and multiracial (3.6%). English learners represent 0.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 16 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Wadsworth High School
- 1How do the reported 19.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 80.37 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 30.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.14
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.8
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White90.1%
- Hispanic3.2%
- Black1.6%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
16 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Wadsworth City
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Wadsworth Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
606 reported students
Wadsworth Intermediate School
Middle · Grades 05–06
606 reported students
Overlook Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
390 reported students
Isham Memorial Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
342 reported students
Valley View Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
319 reported students
Franklin Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
245 reported students
Public schools near Wadsworth High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norton High School High · Norton City | 09–12 | 746 | 3.7 mi |
| Chippewa Jr./Sr. High School High · Chippewa Local | 07–12 | 588 | 3.9 mi |
| Barberton High School High · Barberton City | 09–12 | 1,186 | 5.4 mi |
| Rittman High School High · Rittman Exempted Village | 09–12 | 212 | 5.5 mi |
| Rittman Academy High · Charter · Rittman Academy | 10–12 | 31 | 5.5 mi |
| Copley High School High · Copley-Fairlawn City | 09–12 | 895 | 7.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Wadsworth High School
What grades does Wadsworth High School serve?
Wadsworth High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Wadsworth City.
How many students attend Wadsworth High School?
Wadsworth High School reported 1,540 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 93rd percentile among 925 Ohio high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,488 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Wadsworth High School?
The calculated ratio is 19.2:1, based on 1,540 students and 80.37 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Ohio median for the same school level is 15.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Wadsworth High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Wadsworth High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Wadsworth City attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Wadsworth High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
30.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Wadsworth High School in?
Wadsworth High School is part of Wadsworth City, based in Wadsworth, OH, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Wadsworth High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Norton High School (3.7 mi), Chippewa Jr./Sr. High School (3.9 mi), Barberton High School (5.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.